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 and backward-class of the country. It's currently operating in Indian Railways.
| Yuva Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Operating |
| First service | 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
| Route | |
| Train number(s) | 12247/12248 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 3AC, 2AC |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) average including halts |
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
- "'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
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