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August 9, 2026 4:43 PM

Indian Railways merges Chitrakutdham-Kanpur and Pratapgarh-Kanpur Express trains, doubles capacity to 24 coaches

Indian Railways has approved the merger of the Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur Central Express and Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Kanpur Central Express, a move aimed at providing direct rail connectivity between Pratapgarh and Chitrakoot and easing overcrowding on the Kanpur-Pratapgarh corridor. The merged service will operate as Train No. 14123/14124 Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express, replacing the two existing services. The merger will provide passengers from Pratapgarh ...

July 1, 2026 3:57 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled highway under BOT mode

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 117.7-km four-lane access-controlled greenfield highway between Kanpur and Kabrai (Mahoba district) in Uttar Pradesh at an estimated capital cost of ₹7,145.14 crore. The project, to be implemented by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll model, forms a key segment of the Bhopal-Kanpur Economic Corridor under the...

March 24, 2026 11:25 AM

Indian Railways commissions Kavach System on Prayagraj-Kanpur section to boost safety and speed

Indian Railways has commissioned the indigenous Kavach system on a 190-kilometre stretch between Prayagraj and Kanpur on the high-density Delhi-Howrah corridor, marking a significant step towards enhancing rail safety and enabling high-speed operations. The system was operationalised on March 22 through Train No. 14163, with senior railway officials, including the General Manager, conducting inspections to assess its performance. A footplate inspection was also carried out between Subedarganj a...

May 30, 2025 4:51 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, highlights India’s self-reliance in defence sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for development and defence-related projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore during his visit to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a large public gathering, the Prime Minister said that the visit, initially scheduled for April 24, was postponed following the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. Paying tribute to Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who lost his life in the attack, the Prime Minister said the entire nation shares th...

September 28, 2024 3:18 PM

Rain washes out day two of India v Bangladesh test in Kanpur

The second day's play was called off in India's weather-plagued second test against Bangladesh without a ball being bowled, following intermittent rain in Kanpur on Saturday. Rain and a wet outfield had allowed only 35 overs of play on Friday and the start of the second day's play was also delayed by inclement weather. The on-again, off-again rainfall kept the covers on and the umpires decided to call off play with Bangladesh, bidding for a series-levelling victory, stuck on 107-3 in their fir...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Sabarmati Express derailment near Kanpur: no injuries reported, investigation underway

The Sabarmati Express (train number 19168), traveling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, experienced a derailment early Saturday morning, resulting in 22 bogies going off the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers. The derailment occurred in a block section between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at around 2:35 am. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Verma, who assessed the scene, confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated. “22 bogies have derailed, but no on...