It is one of the fastest train in India with a maximum permissible speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

The train runs at an average speed of 82 km/h (51 mph), including halts.

The train was extended to Habibganj Railway Station from 1 September 2014; 10 years ago (2014-09-01).

The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth century of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

Madhavrao Scindia was the Indian Railway Minister[4] at that point of time and the Shatabdi Express was his brainchild.