Shatabdi punctuality, week ending Oct 4: 57 trains ranked
TrainLiveStatus ranked 57 of 76 Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains for Sept 28 to Oct 4: average max delay 36 minutes, 47% on time, worst trains listed.
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TrainLiveStatus had 76 Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains in scope during September 28 to October 4, 2026, and ranked 57 of them. This report comes from our own delay history.
Method: delay is the largest delay reported during that day's run, in minutes; on time means within 15 minutes. The window is Sept 28 to Oct 4, 2026, 7 distinct days. 57 of 76 trains in scope were ranked. Averages are per train over the days we observed it. This is our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Overall performance
- Average maximum delay: 36 minutes
- On-time rate: 47% of runs were within 15 minutes
For comparison, our Vande Bharat report for the same window shows 22 minutes and 53% on time. Fewer than half of the Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi runs we recorded finished within 15 minutes.
Most delayed trains
The 12022 HWH Jan Shatabdi (Barbil to Howrah Jn) had the highest average maximum delay in our ranking: 269 minutes over 7 observed days, median 207 minutes, worst day 397 minutes, and 0% on time.
The 12277 Shatabdi (Howrah Jn to Puri) came second at 241 minutes over 6 days (median 262, worst 309), also 0% on time. The 12091 Jan Shatabdi (Dehradoon to Kathgodam) averaged 125 minutes over 3 days.
The 12036 Purangiri Jan Shatabdi (Delhi Jn to Tanakpur) shows how an average can mislead: its average was 119 minutes, but its median was only 20 minutes, with 50% of runs on time and one worst day of 589 minutes.
| Train | Route | Avg max delay (min) | Worst day (min) | On time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12022 | Barbil to Howrah Jn | 269 | 397 | 0% |
| 12277 | Howrah Jn to Puri | 241 | 309 | 0% |
| 12091 | Dehradoon to Kathgodam | 125 | 164 | 0% |
| 12036 | Delhi Jn to Tanakpur | 119 | 589 | 50% |
| 12073 | Howrah Jn to Bhubaneswar | 92 | 147 | 0% |
Trains with lower delays
Among the 15 most delayed trains in our ranking, the 12030 Swarn Shatabdi (Amritsar to New Delhi) had the best on-time share, 75% over 4 observed days, with an average of 30 minutes (median 9, worst day 95). The 12075 TVC Jan Shatabdi (Kozhikkode to Thiruvananthapuram Central) averaged 30 minutes with a worst day of 36 minutes, and was on time on 0% of runs: a steady, moderate delay rather than occasional large ones.
What these numbers mean for travellers
Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains are day services, so a long delay can disrupt a whole day. If you are connecting to another train, leave a generous buffer, and check the specific train's delay history first. One week of data is a snapshot, not a forecast.
Tracking your train
Open any Shatabdi on TrainLiveStatus for live running status and its delay history. The trip planner can show alternatives on your route, including 2-train connections.
Tip: if your train is running very late, keep checking its live running status. For help during a journey, the rail helpline is 139.
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Frequently asked questions
What period does this report cover?
September 28 to October 4, 2026, 7 distinct days. Delay is the largest delay reported during each train's run that day; on time means within 15 minutes.
How many trains does the report cover?
76 Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains were in scope and 57 were ranked. The numbers come from our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Should I avoid the 12022 Jan Shatabdi?
It had the highest average maximum delay in this week's ranking (269 minutes over 7 days). Check its recent history on its train page, and use the trip planner to compare other trains between Barbil and Howrah if timing matters.
Was the Swarn Shatabdi 12030 on time 75% of runs?
In this week's data, yes: 75% of its 4 observed runs were within 15 minutes. That is a small sample, so check recent days before relying on it.
