The Jan Shatabdi Express () is a more affordable and economical version of the Shatabdi Express. The word 'Jan' refers to common people. Being an economical version of the Shatabdi Express, it provides the passenger with Air Conditioned Chair Car, Second Class Seating and Unreserved classes. Though its priority is less than that of the trains like Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express, it enjoys a greater priority than the Mail, Express and the Superfast Express trains of Indian Railways. The maximum permissible speed of this train is 130 km/h.
All Jan Shatabdi Express trains are hauled by either WDM-3Dâ and WDP-4âÂÂclass diesel locomotives, or WAP-4â and WAP-7âÂÂclass electric locomotives.
as of for 2026 there are 27 active routes of Jan Shatabdi Express trains