"sabarimala-pilgrims"

South Central Railway announced four special train services connecting Charlapalli and Kollam Junction for Sabarimala pilgrims in December 2025 and January 2026. The services aim to manage the expected rush of devotees and provide smoother, more comfortable travel during the peak pilgrimage season

Accordingly, Secunderabad – Kollam (07175) train will run on December 19 and 26 and Kollam – Secunderabad (07176) train will run on December 21 and 28.

To clear passenger rush of Sabarimala pilgrims, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run 18 special trains including two from the city.

The management and religious preachers of the Livaul Huda Jumma Masjid and Madrassa in Edathara village, Virajpet taluk, Kodagu district, are praised for accommodating Hindu pilgrims

These trains will be operated between various destinations in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Kollam and Kottayam in Kerala.