New Kanpur-Delhi Daily Express Starts Nov 16
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off the new daily Kanpur Central to Anand Vihar Express on November 16, 2026.
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to flag off the new Kanpur Delhi Express, a daily overnight service connecting Kanpur Central and Anand Vihar Terminal, on November 16, 2026. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place at Platform Number 1 of the Kanpur Central railway station.
Ending a 25-Year Wait for Regular Service
This launch marks a significant milestone for commuters, as it represents the first new regular express train service between these two cities in approximately 25 years. The last major regular service introduced on this route was the Shram Shakti Express in 2001.
Train Schedule and Coach Details
The new service will utilize modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) rakes to ensure a high standard of safety and comfort. Passengers can choose from various travel classes, including 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General coaches.
Train No. 14153 (Kanpur Central to Anand Vihar Terminal):
- Departure from Kanpur Central: 8:40 PM
- Arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal: 4:50 AM (the following morning)
- Total Journey Time: 8 hours and 10 minutes
Train No. 14154 (Anand Vihar Terminal to Kanpur Central):
- Departure from Anand Vihar Terminal: 11:25 PM
- Arrival at Kanpur Central: 7:25 AM (the following morning)
- Total Journey Time: 8 hours
Strategic Stops and Regional Connectivity
The North Central Railway (NCR) has designed the route to enhance accessibility for commuters traveling to the Noida, Ghaziabad, and Meerut regions. To facilitate this, the train will make eight intermediate stops in both directions:
- Phaphund
- Etawah
- Tundla
- Hathras
- Aligarh
- Khurja
- Dadri
- Ghaziabad
The introduction of this service was facilitated by Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi, who advocated for the train to be branded as the 'Kanpur Express' and requested the Railway Minister's personal presence for the official launch.