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

The 12037 New Delhi Ludhiana Shatabdi Express covered the distance of 329 kilometers in 05 hours 25 mins (62.67 km/h) and in 05 hours 30 mins as 12038 Ludhiana New Delhi Shatabdi Express (62.07 km/h).

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

Being a Shatabdi-class train, it returned to its originating station New Delhi at the end of the day.

As the route was yet to be electrified, a Tughlakabad-based WDP-3A powered the train for its entire journey.