Yuva Express | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operating |
First service | 2009 |
Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | CC, 3AC, 2AC |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | ICF rake |
Track gauge | Indian Gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
The Yuva Express[1] series of trains were introduced by erstwhile Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee during the 2009-10 budget together with the Duronto Express. They were intended to provide an air-conditioned low-cost travel option for the youth of the country.
During the budget, two trains between Howrah & Mumbai were chosen. It was initially intended to run as a point to point service however commercial stops were soon introduced on the service. Sixty percent seats of the train are reserved for students, low-income groups & people belonging to the age group of 18 - 45yrs.
To avail this facility, a traveler must have an age/income proof certificate. A copy of the documents is required to be produced while making the booking while a second set must be carried during travel for verification by the ticket checking staff. Earlier there were only AC chair car coaches but later it was augmented by AC 2 Tier and AC 3 Tier coaches as well.
Active Services
Train No. | Train Name | Distance | Frequency | Zone |
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12247/12248 | Hazrat Nizamuddin – Mumbai Bandra Terminus Yuva Express | 1367 km | Weekly | Western Railway |
12249/12250 | Howrah – Anand Vihar Terminal Yuva Express | 1438 km | Weekly | Eastern Railway |
See also
References
- ^ "'Yuva' Trains for youth and low-income passengers". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
External links
- http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news/36173918_1_yuva-trains-tier-coaches-ac-3
- http://www.indianexpress.com/news/yuva-express-on-track-cheaper-travel-for-students-jobless-youth/566776/
- http://www.indianexpress.com/news/uncomfortable-chair-cars-keep-youth-away-from-yuva-trains/948376/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140922092521/http://www.indianrail.gov.in:80/doc/Speech_English_2009-10.pdf