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 Varanasi to Ara - PNBE JANSHTABDI (15125).

Varanasi to Ara PNBE JANSHTABDI (15125) departs from Varanasi Jn station (BSB) at 06:40 and arrives Ara station (ARA) at 09:43. This train has 7 stoppages. Varanasi to Ara jan-shatabdi fare is Rs.350 in Chair Car and Rs.105 in Second Seater for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 1 humsafar train runs from Varanasi to Ara - PPTA HUMSAFAR (19669).

Varanasi to Ara PPTA HUMSAFAR (19669) departs from Varanasi Jn station (BSB) at 15:45 and arrives Ara station (ARA) at 18:52. This train has 3 stoppages. Varanasi to Ara humsafar fare is Rs.570 in Third AC and Rs.165 in Sleeper for this train.