Yuva Express
| 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 |
The Yuva Express[1] is a type of trains in India that was introduced by Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee in 2009-2010 along with the Duronto Express (it became a useless tradition in India for the new Minister to create new classes of service[2]). The Yuva trains were supposed to be a low-cost air-conditioned alternative for the youth, unemployed, and migrant labor, with Duronto targeting more affluent passengers.[3][2] The first train linked Howrah and Mumbai.[3] Only 1 Yuva Express is currently operated by Indian Railways.
Active services
[edit]| Train No. | Train Name | Distance | Frequency | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12247/12248 | Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express | 1,367 km (849 mi) | Weekly | Western Railways |
Defunct services
[edit]| Train No. | Train Name | Distance | Frequency | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12249/12250 | Howrah–Anand Vihar Yuva Express | 1,438 km (894 mi) | Weekly | Eastern Railways |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "'Yuva' Trains for youth and low-income passengers". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
- ^ a b Shrivastva, Chitresh; Ali, Mahmoud (2019). "High-Speed Rail Corridor: The Indian Assessment". Journal of Management and Public Policy. 10 (2): 21. doi:10.5958/0976-0148.2019.00002.7. ISSN 0976-013X.
- ^ a b Mahajan, A.K., ed. (2023). History of Indian Railway Study Material. A. K. Mahajan. p. 14. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
External links
[edit]- The Economic Times
- 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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