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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.
History
Lalmoni Express made its 1st inaugural run on 7 March 2004 with allocated train no. 751up/752down. It was introduced as only inter-city train between Lalmonirhat and Dhaka. 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
Lalmoni 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.
Carriages
The train currently runs with 14 vacuum brake Coaches. In spite of huge passenger demand, the train didn't get new coaches since its inception. Bangladesh Railway is thinking to upgrade its coaches in near future by introduction of air brake system.
Locomotive
Lalmoni Express usually is hauled by a Class 2900 locomotive of Bangladesh Railway. The train can be run with a vacuum brake locomotive.
Stops
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
External links
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Lalmoni Express
- Drutajan Express
- Cox's Bazar Express
- Rangpur Express
- Bangladesh Railway
- Banalata Express
- Parjatak Express
- List of passenger trains in Bangladesh
- List of rail accidents in Bangladesh
- Rangpur, Bangladesh
