The 14203 / 04 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Northern Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction & Lucknow NR in India. It operates as train number 14203 from Varanasi Junction to Lucknow NR and as train number 14204 in the reverse direction serving the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of 3 trains that run between Varanasi Junction to Lucknow NR, the others being 14219/20 Varanasi Lucknow Express & 14227 / 28 Varuna Express. Coaches The 14203 / 04 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 11 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach. As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service The 14203 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express covers the distance of in 5 hours 45 mins (52.52 km/hr) & in 6 hours 30 mins as 14204 Lucknow Varanasi Intercity Express (50.87 km/hr). As the average speed of the train is below , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge. Routeing The 14203 / 04 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express runs from Varanasi Junction via Janghai Junction, Amethi, Rae Bareli Junction to Lucknow NR. Traction As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Ghaziabad based WAP 7 or WAP 4 for its entire journey. Operation 14203 / 04 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express runs on a daily basis in both directions. See also Dedicated Intercity trains of India References External links Nr.indianrailways.gov.in Irctcin.wordpress.com Passenger trains originating from Varanasi Passenger trains originating from Lucknow Railway services introduced in 2003 Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains