Chitrakootdham (Karwi)–Kanpur Intercity Express (via Allahabad)

The Chitrakootdham (Karwi)–Kanpur Intercity Express (via Allahabad) is an Indian Railways Super fast train which runs between the cities of Kanpur and Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi). It is the much awaited train of North Central Railway, with 14 coaches.

History
The train was flagged off on 01-09-2012 by Union Coal Minister Shri Prakash Jaiswal from Kanpur Central. After sometime it was extended up to Chitrakootdham (Karwi) on 25 February 2018.

Service
The 22442 Kanpur Central - Chitrakootdham (Karwi) Intercity Express covers the distance of 325 km in 5 hours 40 mins (57 km/h) and in 5 hours 40 mins as the 22441 Chitrakootdham (Karwi) - Kanpur Central Intercity Express (57 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is greater than 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
The 22441 / 42 Chitrakootdham (Karwi) - Kanpur Intercity Express runs from Chitrakootdham (Karwi) via Manikpur, Allahabad Junction to Kanpur Central.