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The ‘Yuva’ class of trains,which will be launched soon,will charge a minimum ticket rate of Rs 299 and a maximum of Rs 399 and unemployed persons,of younger generation as well as other passengers,can travel in these trains.
“The fare for ‘Yuva’ passengers inclusive of all charges like reservation fee,super-fast charge and development charge would not exceed Rs 299 up to a distance of 1,500 kms and Rs 399 for distance beyond 1,500 up to 2,500 kms,” said a railway spokesperson.
Initially two separate weekly trains will be introduced as a pilot service from Mumbai to Delhi and Delhi to Kolkata. If successful,it will be extended to other areas of the country,he said.
The ‘Yuva’ train fares will be applicable to unemployed persons between the age group of 15 to 45 years.
He said children of 5 years and above but below 12 years will be continued to be charged half fare.
Initially,the spokesperson said,60 per cent of the total number of coaches will be earmarked for ‘Yuva category.
The remaining will be earmarked for general passengers,and this will be reviewed after 6 months of introduction of trains.
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced in this year’s Railway Budget about the introduction of such trains.
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