Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 1 shatabdi train runs from Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow - SHATABDI EXPRESS (12004).

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow SHATABDI EXPRESS (12004) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 11:28 and arrives Lucknow Jn station (LJN) at 12:55. This train has 1 stoppages.

The concept of Garib Rath started with the vision to provide air conditioned berths at a comparatively low price for the people who could not afford to travel in AC coaches. Garib-rath phrase translates to poor man's chariot in English. The fare in this train is almost two-thirds of regular third ac fare. Usually Garib Rath have Third AC (3A) class only excepting some 1-2 trains which also have Chair Car (CC) class. The compartments of these train coaches have 9 berths making an extra space for side middle berth which is not there in any other train in India. In case passengers want to have bedrolls they need to pay separately for it. Some garib-raths run as fast as rajdhani, but they have lesser priority for track clearance compared to them. These trains are painted green with a yellow colored strip along the window panes. 3 garib-rath trains run from Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow - KGM GARIBRATH (12209), LJN GARIBRATH (12536) and LJN GARIBRATH (12594).

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow KGM GARIBRATH (12209) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 06:10 and arrives Lucknow Jn station (LJN) at 07:40. This train has 1 stoppages. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow garib-rath fare is Rs.250 in Third AC for this train.

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow LJN GARIBRATH (12536) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 03:25 and arrives Lucknow Jn station (LJN) at 05:10. This train has 1 stoppages. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow garib-rath fare is Rs.250 in Third AC for this train.

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow LJN GARIBRATH (12594) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 08:05 and arrives Lucknow Jn station (LJN) at 09:45. This train has 1 stoppages. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow garib-rath fare is Rs.250 in Third AC for this train.

Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 1 sampark-kranti train runs from Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow - BIHAR S KRANTI (12566).

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow BIHAR S KRANTI (12566) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 18:15 and arrives Badshahnagar station (BNZ) at 20:30. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow sampark-kranti fare is Rs.1250 in First AC, Rs.750 in Second AC, Rs.545 in Third AC and Rs.175 in Sleeper for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 4 humsafar trains run from Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow - ADI DBG SPL (09465), GKP HUMSAFAR EX (12572), GKP HUMSAFAR EX (12596) and CHAMPARAN HMSFR (15706).

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow ADI DBG SPL (09465) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 16:45 and arrives Lucknow station (LKO) at 18:15.

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow GKP HUMSAFAR EX (12572) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 00:55 and arrives Lucknow station (LKO) at 02:30. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow humsafar fare is Rs.615 in Third AC for this train.

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow GKP HUMSAFAR EX (12596) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 00:55 and arrives Lucknow station (LKO) at 02:30. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow humsafar fare is Rs.615 in Third AC for this train.

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow CHAMPARAN HMSFR (15706) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 21:40 and arrives Lucknow station (LKO) at 23:10. Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow humsafar fare is Rs.565 in Third AC, Rs.160 in Sleeper and Rs.65 in Second Seater for this train.

Tejas is semi-high speed express train that was launched in July 2017. This is a new concept train which is fully AC and has modern amenities onboard like LED TV beside each seat, tea and coffee vending machines. This train hails for short journeys and have only seating arrangements with Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC) classes of travel. Ticket fare is little higher for these trains. Tejas trains are painted in bright yellow color and have sun rays inscribed on the outer surface of coaches. Tejas is a sanskrit word meaning Sharp and vibrant which reflects the modern day facilities of this train. 1 tejas train runs from Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow - IRCTC TEJAS EXP (82502).

Kanpur Anwarganj to Lucknow IRCTC TEJAS EXP (82502) departs from Kanpur Central station (CNB) at 20:40 and arrives Lucknow Jn station (LJN) at 22:05. This train has 1 stoppages.