Pratapgarh–Kanpur Intercity Express
The 14123/24 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Central Railway zone that runs between Pratapgarh and Kanpur Central in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | North Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Pratapgarh |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Kanpur Central |
| Distance travelled | 245 km (152 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 14123 / 14124 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Operating speed | 46.5 km/h (29 mph) |
It operates as train number 14123 from Pratapgarh to Kanpur Central and as train number 14124 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches
The 14123 / 24 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express has 12 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14123 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express covers the distance of 245 km (152 mi) in 5 hours 05 mins (48 km/hr) & in 5 hours 25 mins as the 14124 Kanpur Central–Pratapgarh Intercity Express (45 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 14123 / 24 Pratapgarh–Kanpur Central Intercity Express runs from Pratapgarh via Amethi, Rae Bareli Junction, Lucknow Charbagh to Kanpur Central.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Lucknow Charbagh based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 14123 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 14124 Intercity Express at India Rail Info