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Jan Shatabdi Express Trains — Complete List

Budget version of Shatabdi for affordable day intercity travel. Second Sitting (2S) and Chair Car (CC) classes. No meals included. Lower fare than Shatabdi.

✓ 2S (Second Sitting) and Chair Car (CC) classes ✓ No meals — budget travel ✓ Day train — no overnight ✓ Lower fare than Shatabdi ✓ Wider reach to smaller cities

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All Jan Shatabdi Express Trains (8)

12051

Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express

Mumbai Dadar → Madgaon

Daily

12052

Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express

Madgaon → Mumbai Dadar

Daily

12073

Howrah Bhubaneswar Jan Shatabdi

Howrah → Bhubaneswar

Mon–Sat

12074

Bhubaneswar Howrah Jan Shatabdi

Bhubaneswar → Howrah

Mon–Sat

12079

Chennai Madurai Jan Shatabdi

Chennai Egmore → Madurai

Daily

12080

Madurai Chennai Jan Shatabdi

Madurai → Chennai Egmore

Daily

12067

Mumbai Madgaon Jan Shatabdi

Mumbai CST → Madgaon

Daily

12068

Madgaon Mumbai Jan Shatabdi

Madgaon → Mumbai CST

Daily

About Jan Shatabdi Express

Jan Shatabdi Express (Jan meaning "people's") is the affordable version of Shatabdi Express for day intercity travel. Introduced in 2002, it serves routes that may not have a full Shatabdi but still need a fast day train option. Unlike Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi has 2S (Second Sitting) class — unreserved or reserved seats without AC — making it the cheapest reserved day train option.

Jan Shatabdi Express Key Facts

Classes: 2S (Second Sitting) and Chair Car (CC) — no berths, no overnight travel
Fare: Significantly lower than Shatabdi — 2S is the cheapest reserved class
Meals: Not included — no catering in fare (pantry may sell food)
Speed: 100–130 km/h — slower than Shatabdi, faster than regular Express
Routes: Smaller city pairs, pilgrimage routes (Chennai–Tirupati, Delhi–Haridwar, etc.)

When to Choose Jan Shatabdi Over Shatabdi or Vande Bharat

Choose Jan Shatabdi when budget is the priority and AC is not required. It is the fastest reserved non-AC option for day travel. On routes like Chennai–Tirupati (140 km) or Delhi–Haridwar (214 km), Jan Shatabdi is the most practical and affordable same-day option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jan Shatabdi Express?

Jan Shatabdi Express is the budget version of Shatabdi — a day intercity train with 2S (Second Sitting) and Chair Car (CC) classes. No meals are included. It is the cheapest reserved fast train for same-day travel.

What is 2S class in Jan Shatabdi?

2S (Second Sitting) is a reserved non-AC seat class. It is not a berth — you sit in a numbered seat without AC. It is the cheapest reserved class in Indian Railways, ideal for short to medium day journeys.

Does Jan Shatabdi include meals?

No — Jan Shatabdi Express does not include meals in the fare. You can buy food from pantry staff on board (if available) or carry your own food.

What is the difference between Jan Shatabdi and Shatabdi?

Shatabdi is AC-only (CC and EC), includes meals, runs at 130–150 km/h. Jan Shatabdi has 2S (non-AC) and CC, no meals, slightly slower, and significantly cheaper.

Which routes have Jan Shatabdi Express?

Jan Shatabdi serves many pilgrimage and regional routes: Chennai–Tirupati, Delhi–Haridwar, Delhi–Agra, Chennai–Madurai, Mumbai–Goa (partial), and many others. It often connects cities that don't have a full Shatabdi.

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