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 Rangapara North to Guwahati - NHLN GHY VISTAD (12087).

Rangapara North to Guwahati NHLN GHY VISTAD (12087) departs from Rangapara North station (RPAN) at 09:00 and arrives Guwahati station (GHY) at 12:35. This train has 5 stoppages. Rangapara North to Guwahati shatabdi fare is Rs.475 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.

Jan Shatabdi express as the name indicates is the shatabdi express for Jan (common mass). Basically these trains are an affordable version of Shatabdi trains in India. Therefore Jan Shatabdi trains have either seating arrangements as air-conditioned Chair Car (CC) or non air-conditioned Second Seating (2S) coaches. These are very pocket friendly compared to other trains on same route. These trains are for short distances and does not run overnight just like Shatabdi trains. It does not have onboard catering services which is there in Shatabdi trains. In general these trains are painted in white and blue combination with window panes painted either white or blue. 1 jan-shatabdi train runs from Rangapara North to Guwahati - GHY JANSHATABDI (12048).

Rangapara North to Guwahati GHY JANSHATABDI (12048) departs from Rangapara North station (RPAN) at 19:35 and arrives Kamakhya station (KYQ) at 23:03. This train has 4 stoppages. Rangapara North to Guwahati jan-shatabdi fare is Rs.115 in Second Seater for this train. New Delhi Firozpur Cant is another Shatabdi train that runs off route. Started its services from December 18, 2014, this Shatabdi is the newest shatabdi by the Indian Railways. There are couple of trains connecting these two cities including Intercity Express, Mail trains and Express trains fastest being NDLS FZR Shatabdi (12047/48). Till October 7 last year it was running till Bhatinda only and was known as Bhatinda Shatabdi after which it was extended till Firozpur Cant.