Jan Shatabdi is a more affordable variety of the Shatabdi express which has both AC and non-AC accommodation. The word "JAN" refers to the common people. It used to have on board catering service but later it was removed. Hill Queen Express is only meter gauge track Jan Shatabdi in India, Which runs between Lumding to Lower Haflong and covers a distance of 100km in 3hrs and 45 minutes. All other Jan Shatabdi express runs on broad gauge tracks. Jan Shatabdi services started on the year 2003.There almost 20 Jan Shatabdi services operated by the Indian Railways. Jan Shatabdi express consists of AC chair car and second class seating for accommodation. Different classes of locomotives are used for hauling the Jan Shatabdi trains. Operating speed of Jan Shatabdi express are 110kmph (6mph) which is the maximum speed, at an average these trains run at a speed of 55kmph (35mph).
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