SCR to run special trains for Sabarimala pilgrims from November 24

To handle the Sabarimala pilgrimage rush, South Central Railway will operate special trains between Charlapalli and Kottayam on November 24 and 25. Additional services connecting Hyderabad, Madurai, Kollam, Kanniyakumari, and Tiruvannamalai will run from December to January

Hyderabad: To accommodate the surge of pilgrims traveling to Sabarimala, South Central Railway (SCR) will operate special train services between Charlapalli and Kottayam later this month.

According to SCR officials, Train No. 07115 Charlapalli–Kottayam Special will run on November 24 (Monday), and the return service, Train No. 07116 Kottayam–Charlapalli Special, will operate on November 25 (Tuesday). Each train will consist entirely of 3AC coaches, ensuring comfortable travel for devotees.

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The special trains will halt at Bhongir, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Dornakal, Khammam, Madhira, Kondapalli, Vijayawada, Tenali, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, and Ernakulam Town in both directions.

Extension of special train services

Train No. 07191 Kacheguda–Madurai Special will run on Mondays from December 1, 2025, to January 19, 2026 (8 trips). Train No. 07192 Madurai–Kacheguda Special will operate on Wednesdays from December 3, 2025, to January 21, 2026 (8 trips). Train No. 07193 Hyderabad–Kollam Special will run on Saturdays from December 6, 2025, to January 17, 2026 (7 trips).

Train No. 07194 Kollam–Hyderabad Special will run on Mondays from December 8, 2025, to January 19, 2026 (7 trips). Train No. 07230 Hyderabad–Kanniyakumari Special will operate on Wednesdays from December 3, 2025, to January 21, 2026 (8 trips). Train No. 07229 Kanniyakumari–Hyderabad Special will run on Fridays from December 5, 2025, to January 23, 2026 (8 trips).

Train No. 07219 Narsapur–Tiruvannamalai Special will run on Wednesdays from December 3, 2025, to January 21, 2026 (8 trips). Train No. 07220 Tiruvannamalai–Narsapur Special will operate on Thursdays from December 4, 2025, to January 22, 2026 (8 trips).