Kanpur Mail to Connect Kanpur with Anand Vihar Daily; Ashwini Vaishnaw to Flag Off Train on November 16
Kanpur, November 14, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Kanpur is set to get a new daily train service to Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Kanpur on November 16 to flag off the proposed Kanpur Mail. The new service is expected to provide another travel option for traders, students and other passengers travelling between Kanpur and Delhi.
Preparations for the train’s launch have begun at Kanpur Central railway station.
Kanpur MP Had Raised the Demand
The initiative for the daily train service was taken by Kanpur Nagar MP Ramesh Awasthi. Residents had been seeking a regular train connecting Kanpur with Delhi, and the proposed Kanpur Mail is set to fulfil this demand.
Vaishnaw has a connection with Kanpur, having studied at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He may also visit the institute during his trip, although this has not been confirmed.
Kanpur Mail: Departure and Arrival Timings
The new train will operate under train numbers 14153 and 14154.
- Kanpur to Anand Vihar: Train 14153 will depart from Kanpur Central at 8:40 pm and reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 4:50 am.
- Anand Vihar to Kanpur: Train 14154 will leave Anand Vihar at 11:25 pm and reach Kanpur at around 7:25 am.
List of Stoppages
The train will stop at the following stations:
- Phaphund
- Etawah
- Tundla
- Hathras
- Aligarh
- Khurja
- Dadri
- Ghaziabad
Traders and Students Welcome the New Service
The proposed train service has generated enthusiasm among traders and students who frequently travel between Kanpur and Delhi.
Passengers said that getting tickets on the existing Shram Shakti Express can be difficult due to demand. They believe the additional daily service will provide another option for travelling to the national capital.
The new train is expected to benefit different sections of passengers, including businesspeople and students.