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. 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.[2][3] The first train linked Howrah and Mumbai.[2] Only 1 Yuva Express is currently operated by Indian Railways.
Active services
| 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
| Train No. | Train Name | Distance | Frequency | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12249/12250 | Howrah–Anand Vihar 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.
- ^ a b Mahajan, A.K., ed. (2023). History of Indian Railway Study Material. A. K. Mahajan. p. 14. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
External links
- 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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