Howrah - Tatanagar Jan Shatabdi Express was subsequently extended to Barbil after introduction.

Now it operates as train number 12021 from Howrah Junction to Barbil and as train number 12022 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha because Barbil cuts across the state line between Jharkhand and Odisha.

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 [7] [8].

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

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