Golconda Express


Golconda Express is an intercity express train running between Secunderabad and Guntur. It is provided with stoppage at Pedakakani railway station with effect from 01st 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 Qutub Shahi Dynasty of Hyderabad.

Achievements

Achievement 1: In 1973, this service was the fastest steam passenger train in India.
Achievement 2: Slowest train of India

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. In 1999, the train derailed near Ghanpur in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh.