Yuva Express

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 Delhi.^[2] Only 1 Yuva Express is currently operated by Indian Railways.

Yuva Express
Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin 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	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

• AC Superfast Express
• Bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)
• Vande Bharat Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Humsafar Express
• Tejas Express
• Double Decker Express
• Duronto Express
• Rajdhani Express
• Shatabdi Express
• Jan Shatabdi Express
• Uday Express
• Antyodaya Express
• Garib Rath Express
• Mahamana Express