Golconda Express
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Telangana & Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 1 March 1969 | ||||
| Current operator | South Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Guntur (GNT) Secunderabad (SC) | ||||
| Stops | 22 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 385 km (239 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 8 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number | 17201 / 17202 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17233/17234 Bhagyanagar Express | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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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.
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.
In 1973, this service was the fastest steam passenger train in India.[2]
Route & halts
The train runs from Guntur via Mangalagiri, Vijayawada, Kondapalli, Errupalem, Madhira, Khammam, Dornakal Junction, Garla ,Mahabububad, Warangal, Kazipet, Jangaon, Bhongir, Moula Ali Charlapalli to Secunderabad.
Traction
It is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Vijayawada Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
