Ministry of Railways to introduce new class of trains called ‘Yuva Trains’ soon

According to a PIB release, the Ministry of Railways will soon introduce a new class of trains called ‘Yuva Trains’, which is targeted mainly towards the unemployed youths of the country. The salient features of the new train have been finalised. Initially two separate weekly trains will be introduced as a pilot service between Mumbai to Delhi and Delhi to Kolkata. If successful it will be extended to other areas of the country.

Initially, 60 per cent of the total number of coaches will be earmarked for ‘Yuva’ category. The remaining will be earmarked for general passengers (Non-Yuva). This will be reviewed after six months of introduction of trains. Normal cancellation rules will be applicable for the train. The detailed guidelines about the reservation procedures have been communicated to Zonal Railways.

The total chargeable fare for Yuva passengers inclusive of all other charges like Reservation Fee, Superfast Train Charge and Development Charge will not exceed Rs 299 up to a distance of 1,500 kms and Rs 399 for distance beyond 1,500 up to 2500 kms. Minimum distance for charge will be 100 kms for both Yuva and Non-Yuva passengers.