Yuva Express | |
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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 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.