It is part of the Jan Shatabdi Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Nitish Kumar in the 2002 / 03 Rail Budget [3] [4].

The 12067 /68 Guwahati–Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express has 3 AC Chair Car (LWSCZAC), 1 AC Vistadome Coach (LWCTZAC), 10 Second Class seating (LWSCZ) and 2 Generator cum luggage cum Guard Coaches (LWLRRM).

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

The 12067 Guwahati–Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 376 km (234 mi) in 6 hours 50 mins (59.37 km/h) excluding halts and in 7 hours 00 mins as 12068 Jorhat Town–Guwahati Jan Shatabdi Express (57.85 km/h) excluding halts.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.