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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
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	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
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.

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

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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