Mohangonj Express

Mohangonj Express (train no. 789/790) is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Kamalapur railway station of Dhaka and Mohangonj railway station of Netrokona.

Mohangonj Express
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperating
First service8 September 2016 (2016-09-08)
Current operator(s)Bangladesh Railway
Websitewww.railway.gov.bd
Route
StartKamalapur railway station
Stops9
EndMohangonj railway station
Service frequency6 days a week (Offday: Monday)
Train number(s)789-790
Line(s) usedDhaka-Mohangonj
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed80 km/h (max)
Track owner(s)Bangladesh Railway

History

Mohangonj Express made its first inaugural run on September 8, 2016.[1] It is the second intercity train of Dhaka-Mohangonj route besides Haor Express.

Stoppages

Timetable

(Note: The timetable of Bangladesh Railway is changed over the time. Before reading this section, it is recommended to visit here to confirm the latest timetable.)

Mohangonj Express timetable (52nd timetable of Bangladesh Railway)
Train

no.

 Kamalapur

railway station

 Mohangonj

railway station

 Off day
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
789 - 02:20 pm 08:10 pm - Monday
790 11:30 pm - - 06:20 pm

Rolling Stock

Mohangonj Express is usually hauled by a Class 2900 locomotive. Previously, the train ran with yellow-green vacuum-brake coach with a load of 14/28. Later, the coaches were replaced by the PT INKA-made air-braked coaches.

References
  1. "মোহনগঞ্জ এক্সপ্রেস ট্রেন চালু হচ্ছে আজ | বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন". Bangladesh Pratidin. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
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