The Ministry of Railways has approved a new daily train service between Kanpur Central and Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. The service is expected to improve connectivity between the two cities and provide additional travel options for passengers, particularly during busy periods. The train will be operated and maintained by the Northern Railway zone. Scroll down to know more.
Indian Railways Approves Kanpur Central-Anand Vihar Express Train
In a letter dated October 27, 2026, addressed to the General Managers of Northern Railway and North Central Railway, the Railway Board approved the introduction of the service and asked the zones to implement it at an early convenient date. According to The Indian Express, the board also said the inaugural run could operate as a special service, if required, before the regular schedule begins.
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The new train will operate as numbers 14153 and 14154, connecting Kanpur Central with Anand Vihar Terminal via Tundla. It will cover approximately 428 km in around eight hours. The train will have eight intermediate stops along its route. These include:
- Phaphund
- Etawah
- Tundla
- Hathras
- Aligarh
- Khurja
- Dadri
- Ghaziabad
Kanpur Central-Anand Vihar Express Timings
The train will operate with an LHB rake and run daily in both directions, offering passengers a regular rail connection between Kanpur and Delhi. Train number 14153 will depart from Kanpur Central at 8:40 pm and reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 4:50 am the following day. In the return direction, train number 14154 will leave Anand Vihar Terminal at 11:25 pm and arrive at Kanpur Central at 7:25 am the next morning.
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The new daily service is expected to offer commuters a more convenient and reliable rail connection between Kanpur and Delhi. With stops at key stations across Uttar Pradesh and Ghaziabad, it will improve access for passengers travelling between smaller cities and the national capital.
Good news for Delhi and Kanpur commuters.
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