The 17201 / 17202 Golconda Express is an intercity express train running between Secunderabad and Guntur.[1] It is provided with stoppage at Pedakakani railway station with effect from 1 May 2011.
Etymology
This train is named after the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. It is one of the important landmark in Hyderabad built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Hyderabad.
Achievements
Achievement 1: In 1973, this service was the fastest steam passenger train in India.[2]
Route & Halts
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Traction
It is hauled by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 (HOG) equipped locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 17233/17234 Bhagyanagar Express.
Accidents and incidents
On the morning of 2 July 2003, part of the Secunderabad-bound Golconda Express fell from a bridge near Warangal, killing at least 21 people.[3][4] In 1999, the train derailed near Ghanpur (Station) in Warangal district of Telangana.[5]
References
- ↑ Train Name Index. Portal of Indian Railways.
- ↑ [{{{url}}} The Great Trains]. Rh Value Publishing.
- ↑ Golconda Express toll rises to 21. Rediff(3 July 2003).
- ↑ Golconda Express derails, 18 dead(2 July 2003).
- ↑ Gautami Express fire: Warangal district witness to many train accidents. The Times of India(3 August 2008).
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