Lalmoni Express
Lalmoni Express at Santahar Rail Station
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| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Bangladesh |
| First service | March 7, 2004 |
| Website | http://www.railway.gov.bd/ |
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| Stops | 13 |
| Average journey time | 10 hours, 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | 6 days each week |
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| Catering facilities | On-board |
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751/752 Lalmoni Express is an intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Lalmonirhat district of . 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.
Lalmoni Express made its 1st inaugural run on 7th 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.
Lalmoni Express departs Lalmonirhat Rail Station at 10.40 Am and arrives Dhaka at 21.10 Pm. In return trip, it departs Dhaka at 22.10 Pm and arrives Lalmonirhat at 8.20 Am. Friday is the weekly holiday of this train. Due to its long distance of travelling, it faces schedule collapse sometimes .
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 introducion of air brake system.
Lalmoni Express usually gets a Class 2900 locomotive of Bangladesh Railway.The train can be run with a vacuum brake locomotive.
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