Good news for those frequently traversing between Lucknow and Kanpur! The MEMU trains, that had been moved off track ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, will once again return to ease travel between the two cities, from March 13. But this time around, these trains will run with a new number as express trains. Also, the new train will also have 12 coaches instead of 6.

The minimum fare for travelling in MEMU trains, which used to be ₹10, will now be ₹30. The fare for travelling from Lucknow to Kanpur or vice versa will be ₹45. It must be noted that the new and updated MEMU trains will operate five days a week, that excludes Saturday and Sunday.

As for the timings, the unreserved MEMU train will start from Kanpur Central at 12:10 PM, reaching Lucknow's Charbagh station at 02:15 PM. On its return journey, it will leave for Kanpur from the Charbagh station at 02:30 PM, reaching Kanpur central by 04:25 PM. On its journey, the new MEMU train will stop at Unnao, Sonik, Ajgain, Kusumbhi, Jaitipur, Harauni, Piparsand, Amausi and Manak Nagar.