Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 1 shatabdi train runs from NAHARLAGUN to Guwahati - NHLN GHY VISTAD (12087).

NAHARLAGUN to Guwahati NHLN GHY VISTAD (12087) departs from NAHARLAGUN station (NHLN) at 06:50 and arrives Guwahati station (GHY) at 12:35. This train has 8 stoppages. NAHARLAGUN to Guwahati shatabdi fare is Rs.685 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also. Naharlagun-Guwahati Shatabdi express is the newest Shatabdi train by the Indian Railways that was flagged off by the Railway Minister- Mr. Suresh Prabhu on May 07, 2017. With the introduction of this train, Arunachal Pradesh got its first Shatabdi train. Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the land of first sun rays in India.