Moitree Express (3109)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
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General Expert Tips for Bangladesh Railway Travel
- Book tickets online at eticket.railway.gov.bd — the booking window opens 10 days before departure at 8 AM.
- Choose Snigdha (AC chair) or AC Berth for journeys longer than 4 hours; Shovan Chair is a comfortable budget option.
- Track any train in real time: SMS "tr [train number]" to 16318 (works on Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink).
- Arrive at the station at least 20–30 minutes before departure; platform assignments can change.
- During Eid and major public holidays, tickets sell out weeks in advance — plan and book as early as possible.
Source: BD Railway Info editorial team.
About Moitree Express (3109)
Moitree Express (Train No. 3109) operates as an alternate-schedule service on the Dhaka Cantonment–Kolkata international route, supplementing Trains 3107 and 3108. This additional service was introduced to accommodate growing demand on the cross-border corridor as bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India strengthened and people-to-people contacts expanded. The same route, border crossing procedures, and class configuration (AC Chair, AC Berth) apply. Train 3109 typically runs on days when 3107 does not operate, ensuring more frequent international connectivity between the two capitals of Bengal. The service is particularly important during major cultural festivals — Durga Puja, Eid, and Pohela Boishakh — when cross-border travel demand surges as Bengali communities on both sides celebrate shared cultural heritage.
মৈত্রী এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৩১০৯) ঢাকা–কলকাতা রুটের বিকল্প সময়সূচীর আন্তর্জাতিক সার্ভিস। উৎসব মৌসুমে বিশেষভাবে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- Alternate-schedule international service — extends Dhaka–Kolkata frequency.
- Same premium AC Chair and AC Berth classes as other Moitree services.
- Vital during Durga Puja, Eid, and Pohela Boishakh festival periods.
- Darshana–Gede border crossing with full immigration formalities.
- Supports growing bilateral tourism and business travel demand.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Train 3109 was added to the Moitree Express network as bilateral travel demand between Bangladesh and India outgrew the capacity of the original single-train service. The expansion reflects the broader warming of Bangladesh-India relations in the 21st century, with rail connectivity playing a tangible role in fostering people-to-people bonds across the border.
How to Book Moitree Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Moitree Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Kolkata as departure and Dhaka Cantt as destination, choose your preferred seat class (AC Berth, Snigdha, Shovan Chair, etc.), and pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank card.
Moitree Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Moitree Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Check the specific running days — 3109 operates on a different schedule than 3107.
- Festival period tickets sell out weeks in advance — book as early as possible.
- Same passport, visa, and documentation requirements as other Moitree services.
- Confirm schedule with Bangladesh Railway or the e-ticket portal before travel.
- Track via the 16318 SMS service or official railway announcements.
Live Train Tracking (লাইভ ট্র্যাকিং)
SMS Service (এসএমএস সেবা)
Send tr <space> Train no. or tr <space> Train name to 16318 to get real-time train location.
ট্রেনের বর্তমান অবস্থান জানতে 16318 নম্বরে SMS পাঠান।
Available on: Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink
Example for Moitree Express:
tr 3109
tr Moitree Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.