Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| color = 228B22
| name = Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image = 12247 Yuva Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = Yuva Express
| states =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|01|15}}
| last =
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| start = Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
| stops = 5
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|1367|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hour 05 minutes
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC Chair Car, AC 3 Tier
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12247 / 12248
| speed = {{convert|80|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Yuva Express (Mumbai Bandra - Nizamuddin) route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The 12247 / 12248 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express is a Yuva Express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Bandra Terminus and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in India.
It operates as train number 12247 from Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12248 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.
Coach composition
The 12248/12247 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Bandra Terminus Yuva Express has currently 11 AC 3 Tier and 6 AC Economy Chair Car coaches.
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| 12248
|22px |EOG |J6 |J5 |J4 |J3 |J2 |J1 |B11 |B10 |B9 |B8 |B7 |B6 |B5 |B4 |B3 |B2 |B1 |EOG |
| 12247
|22px |EOG |B1 |B2 |B3 |B4 |B5 |B6 |B7 |B8 |B9 |B10 |B11 |J1 |J2 |J3 |J4 |J5 |J6 |EOG |
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
12247 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 05 mins (81.15 km/h).
12248 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Yuva Express covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 45 mins (77.32 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}}
- {{stnlnk|Surat}}
- {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12247 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 17:30 PM | Fri | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 10:15 AM | Sat |
| 12248 | NZM | Hazrat Nizamuddin | 16:30 PM | Sat | Bandra Terminus | 09:15 AM | Sun |
Traction
The route is fully electrified. Prior to Western Railway switching to the AC traction, it would be hauled by a WCAM-2/2P engine until {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} after which it would get either a WAP-7 locomotive from Ghaziabad shed or a WAP-4 from the Vadodara shed.
Since Western Railway switched over to AC traction in February 2012, it is hauled from end to end by a WAP-7 electric locomotive from Vadodara Loco Shed.
Gallery
File:12247 Yuva Express - AC Chair Car.jpg|12247 Yuva Express – AC Chair Car
File:12247 Yuva Express at Bandra Terminus.jpg|12247 Yuva Express at Bandra Terminus
File:12247 Yuva Express - coach J4.jpg|12247 Yuva Express – coach J4
References
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20131108084657/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news/36173918_1_yuva-trains-tier-coaches-ac-3 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/
- http://wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1714&did=13872828774443E9957A4C0A99BC4A93487CEE8EFB03A.web103
Sister trains
- August Kranti Rajdhani Express
- Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express
- Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express
- Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express
- Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express
- Mumbai Rajdhani Express
- Mumbai CSMT–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
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