| Overview | |
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| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Bangladesh |
| First service | October 16, 2019 (2019-10-16) |
| 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 | |
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Lalmoni Express (Train no.751/752) is an intercity train which runs betweenDhaka (capital ofBangladesh) andLalmonirhat 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 withDrutajan Express,Panchagarh Express, andEkota Express.
Lalmoni 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 inBangladesh. However,Lalmonirhat Division of Bangladesh Railway gives top priority to this train for its passenger demand.
Lalmoni Express departsLalmonirhat railway station at 10:40 (Bangladesh Standard Time) and arrivesDhaka 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]
The train currently runs with 14vacuum 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.
Lalmoni Express usually is hauled by aClass 2900 locomotive ofBangladesh Railway. The train can be run with a vacuum brake locomotive.
