[1] The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express has 17 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches.

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

The 15271 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 549 km (341 mi) in 11 hours 45 mins (47 km/h) and in 11 hours 45 mins as the 15272 Muzaffarpur Junction–|Howrah Junction Jan Sadharan Express (47 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.