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Introduction ofYuva Trains

No. TC-II/2910/09/Yuva
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Circular numberNo. TC-II/2910/09/Yuva
TypeCommercial Circular
Topicreservation
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Summary

Introduction ofYuva Trains Separate waiting list will be maintained for Yuva category and

Text of the circular

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Commercial
Circular
No. -=J..0
of 2009.
No. TC-II/2910/09/Yuva
New Delhi, dt~.12.2009
The Chief Commercial Managers
All}ndian Railways
The Chief Commercial Managers (PM),
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All Indian
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Sub: Introduction ofYuva Trains.
In accordance with the Budget announcement for 2009-10, a new train
service called "Yuva Train" is being introduced. The' salient features of this new
service are as follow:
Fares:
2~
This train will comprise of AC Chair Car Class. The fare,structure of this
train is enclosed herewith as Annexure to this letter. Chilqren of 5,years and above
but below 12years will continue to be charged half fare.
Eligibility for Availing Yuva Fares:
3.
The Yuva Fares will be applicable to unemployed persons ~etween the age
group 15-45 years who fulfill the criteria of Yuva to be ascertained as per the
following documents:-:-
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1.
Certificate issued under National Rural Employment Guarantee
(NREGA).
11.
Registration card, the validity period of which has not expired,
issued by a Government run Employment Exchange.
4.
Tickets may be issued on production of original of any of the above
certificates at the cOlmter, a photocopy of which should be retained along with
reservation requisition as in the case of other concessions. A message shall be
displayed on the ticket that canying of original certificate during the journey is
essential for the purpose of verification.
In case the above certificates do not
specify age, an age certificate like Identity Card, Ration Card, Driving Licence,
Pass
Port,
Educational
Certificate,
Certificate
from
Local
Bodies
like
Panchayat/Corporation/Municipalty, or any other authentic & recognized document
on which date of birth is recorded, must also be carried in original.
Concessions:
5.
No concession should be granted in fares to any passenger including those
travelling under "Yuva" category.

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Reservation:,
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6.
Initially, 60% of the total number of coaches (rounded off to next higher
whole number in case of a fraction) may beeeaiiTIarkedfor "Yuva" category. The
remaining may be earmarked for general passengers (non"Yuva).
This will be
reviewed after 6 months of introduction of trains. For the purpose of reservation
following modalities are required to be foHowed:-
VI.
VB.
viii.
i.
11.
A separate Code and Class will be defined for Yuva category.
Separate waiting list will be maintained for Yuva category and
General Passengers. Till preparation of charts, cancellation in any
category will update the waiting list of that category.
At the time of preparati.qnof reservation charts, if there is waiting
list in one category and\racant accommodation ill other, the vacant
seats win be released to the category having waiting list.
If there is waiting list inbotl1, the unut'i11zedreserVationquota will
clear waiting list in the order of first General and then Yuva.
After preparation of Charts there wiiI b~no concept ofYtiva as far as
charging of fare is concerned I.e. after preparation of reservation
charts, the unutilized accommodation in these trains will be available
at CWTentcounter on payment of fare prescribed for general
passenger of these trains. Passengers approaching for seats in trains
~lllbe
dealt with in accordance with nonnal rules I.e. payment of
'full fare for general class and penalty,as applicable.'
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No provision of 'Emergency Quota' maybe kept for bookings done
under "Yuva" category.
Extra Coach if attached will clear waiting list in the order of first
General and then Yuva categories.
Tatkal Scheme would not be applicable in this train.
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v.
Cancellation:
7.
Norm'alcanceHationrules will be applicable for this train."
Ticket
checking:
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8.
Manning of these trains will be done legwise like normal Mail/Express
trains.
If any passenger booked under Yuva Category fails to produce the
corresponding original certificate during the journey, difference of 'Yuva' fare and
total G

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