Bidar–Hyderabad Intercity Express

The 17009 / 10 Bidar - Hyderabad Deccan Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Bidar and Hyderabad Deccan / Secunderabad Junction in India.

It operates as train number 17009 from Bidar to Hyderabad Deccan & Secunderabad Junction and as train number 17010 in the reverse direction serving the states of  Karnataka & Telangana.

Coaches
The 17009 / 10 Bidar - Hyderabad Deccan Intercity Express has 18 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service
The 22869 Bidar - Hyderabad Deccan Intercity Express covers the distance of 163 km in 3 hours 35 mins (46 km/h) and in 4 hours 00 mins as the 17010 Secunderabad Junction - Bidar Intercity Express (41 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
The 17009 / 10 Bidar - Hyderabad Deccan Intercity Express runs from Bidar via Vikarabad to Hyderabad Deccan.

Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Lallaguda based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.