Kanpur Central railway station (station code CNB) is a railway station in UP on the North Central Railway zone. It is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways. This guide covers its key facts, the trains that serve it, and how to check your PNR and live train status before you travel.
Kanpur Central at a glance
- Code: CNB
- Zone: North Central Railway (NCR)
- Division: ALD
- State: UP
- Category: A1
- Trains (timetable): ~382
Station Overview
Kanpur Central (CNB) is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways located in UP. It is administered under the North Central Railway zone, ALD division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 382 train services calling at the station, making it a high-traffic hub.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Kanpur Central |
| Station code | CNB |
| Zone | North Central Railway (NCR) |
| Division | ALD |
| State | UP |
| Station category | A1 |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~382 |
| Number of platforms | [platforms — verify] |
| Retiring rooms | [availability — verify] |
Fields marked [verify] are not in our current dataset — confirm them on the official Indian Railways / zonal railway source before publishing.
Trains at Kanpur Central
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 382 train services stopping at Kanpur Central. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 401 | BSB BHARATDA |
| 477 | FTR TRAIN NO |
| 502 | RJPB-UMB FTR |
| 3501 | JSME-ANVT BI |
| 3502 | ANVT-JSME BI |
| 8617 | RNC ANVT SPL |
| 8618 | ANVT RNC SPL |
| 11015 | KUSHINAGAR E |
Train names shown as recorded in the public timetable dataset (abbreviated). Always confirm the current train number, name and timing on official NTES/IRCTC before travel.
Facilities & Services
As an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways, Kanpur Central offers facilities in line with its category. Typical facilities at stations of this category include waiting rooms, a cloak room for left luggage, food stalls, drinking water and toilets; larger stations add retiring rooms, foot overbridges, lifts and parking. Confirm the exact facilities and retiring-room availability for Kanpur Central on the official source.
Planning to stay overnight near the station? See our guide to booking railway retiring rooms.
Before You Travel
Confirm your booking and the train’s live position before heading to Kanpur Central. Our guides explain both:
- How to check PNR status online — decode CNF, RAC and WL.
- Live train running status — see where your train is right now.
- How to read station departure boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the station code for Kanpur Central?
The station code for Kanpur Central is CNB. It lies in UP on the North Central Railway zone.
Which zone is Kanpur Central railway station in?
Kanpur Central (CNB) is part of the North Central Railway zone, ALD division.
How many trains stop at Kanpur Central?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 382 train services stopping at Kanpur Central (CNB). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Kanpur Central?
Find your 10-digit PNR on your ticket and check it on the official IRCTC or NTES portal. To see where a train is now, use NTES 'Spot Your Train' with the train number.
Sources: Indian Railways official station list (station code, zone, division, category); Indian Railways public train timetable (train frequency). Facility and platform details should be confirmed on official Indian Railways channels before travel.