Yuva Express

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.

Yuva Express
Overview
StatusOperating
First service2009
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Websitehttp://indianrail.gov.in
On-board services
Class(es)CC, 3AC, 2AC
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Rolling stockICF rake
Track gaugeIndian Gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways

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.

Yuva Express - AC Chair Car coach

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
12247/12248 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Bandra Terminus Yuva Express 1,367 km (849 mi) Weekly Western Railways

Defunct Services
Train No. Train Name Distance Frequency Zone
12249/12250 Howrah – Anand Vihar Terminal Yuva Express 1,438 km (894 mi) Weekly Eastern Railways

See also

References
  1. "'Yuva' Trains for youth and low-income passengers". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
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