Lalmoni Express (Train no. 751/752) is an intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Lalmonirhat District. Lalmoni Express has been considered one of the popular trains since its inception in 2004. The train connects several important cities, such as: Lalmonirhat, Gaibandha, Bogra, Natore with Dhaka. It is one of the long-distance travelling trains of Bangladesh alonging with Drutajan Express, Panchagarh Express, and Ekota Express.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Bangladesh |
| First service | October 16, 2019 |
| Website | www |
| Route | |
| Stops | 16 |
| Average journey time | 10 hours & 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | 6 days each week |
| On-board services | |
| Catering facilities | On board |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock |
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History
editLalmoni Express made its 1st inaugural run on 7 March 2004 with allocated train no. 751up/752down.[1] It was introduced as only inter-city train between Lalmonirhat and Dhaka.[2] It has frequent stops than other intercity trains in Bangladesh. However, Lalmonirhat Division of Bangladesh Railway gives top priority to this train for its passenger demand.
Schedule
editLalmoni Express departs Lalmonirhat railway station at 10:40 (Bangladesh Standard Time) and arrives Dhaka station at 20:55. In return trip, it departs Dhaka at 22:10 and arrives Lalmonirhat at 08:20. Friday is the weekly holiday of this train. Due to its long distance of travelling, it faces schedule collapse sometimes.[3]
Carriages
editThe train currently runs with 14 vacuum brake Coaches. In spite of huge passenger demand, the train didn't get new coaches since its inception.[4] Bangladesh Railway is thinking to upgrade its coaches in near future by introduction of air brake system.
Locomotive
editLalmoni Express usually is hauled by a Class 2900 locomotive of Bangladesh Railway. The train can be run with a vacuum brake locomotive.
Stops
edit- Kamalapur Railway Station
- Dhaka Airport railway station
- Joydebpur
- Tangail
- Bangabandhu Bridge east
- Shaheed M Monsur Ali
- Ullapara
- Boralbridge
- Azimnagar station
- Natore
- Santahar
- Talora
- Bogura
- Sonatala
- Bonarpara
- Gaibandha
- Bamandanga
- Pirgachha
- Kaunia
- Tista
- Lalmonirhat Railway Station
References
edit- ^ "Lalmoni Express starts rolling". The Daily Star.
- ^ Lalmonirhat district web. যোগাযোগ ব্যবস্হা (in Bengali).
- ^ "Lone intercity train sees a hail of complaints". The Daily Star.
- ^ লাল-সবুজের বগি পাচ্ছে না লালমনিরহাট বিভাগ. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali).
External links
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