Patna – Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express, with train numbers 12024 and 12023 is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Howrah Junction in India.

[1][2] 12024/12023 Patna - Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs with 22 LHB Coaches in the following composition: Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi is run with two rakes, in a rake sharing arrangement (RSA) with Patna - Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express and is maintained at the Rajendra Nagar Coaching Centre, located at Rajendra Nagar Terminal.

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

The 12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 532 km (331 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins (69.39 km/h) and in 8 hours 10 mins as 12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express (65.14 km/h).

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.