Sabarimala special trains Kakinada Town-Kollam-Kakinada Town (via. Vijayawada, Tenali)
Sabarimala special trains Kakinada Town-Kollam-Kakinada Town (via. Vijayawada, Tenali)
Train 07211/07212 Kakinada Town-Kollam-Kakinada Town Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Vijayawada, Tenali, Renigunta, Melpakkam – 28 services):
Train No. 07211 Kakinada Town-Kollam special train will depart Kakinada town at 00.35 hrs on 13th, 17th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th December, 2025, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 15th January, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 06.50 hrs on the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 07212 Kollam-Kakinada Town special train will depart Kollam at 10.00 hrs on 14th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 30th December, 2025, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 16th January, 2025 and arrive Kakinada Town at 14.50 hrs on the next day.
Enroute, these special trains will stop at Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada, Tenali, Nidubrolu, Bapatla, Chirala, ongole, Kavali, Nellore, Gudur, Venkatagiri, Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta, Tiruttani, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengancheri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara and Kayankulam stations in both the directions.
Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from 08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025.
Here’s the most reliable information about the Sabarimala Special trains operating between Kakinada Town and Kollam (round trip via Vijayawada & Tenali)—commonly identified as Train Nos. 07211 / 07212—based on the latest confirmed data from the 2025–25 pilgrimage season:
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🚂 Train Nos. 07211 & 07212 – Kakinada Town ↔ Kollam Sabarimala Special (via Vijayawada, Tenali)
07211: Kakinada Town → Kollam
- Departure: ~00:35 hrs from Kakinada Town
- Arrival: ~06:50 hrs the next day at Kollam Junction
- Avg. Distance/Travel Time: 1,438 km over ~30 hours (~48 km/h)
- Major Halts: Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Tenali, Gottipadu, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Thrissur, Kottayam, Chengannur, Kayamkulam
07212: Kollam → Kakinada Town (Return)
- Departure: ~10:00 hrs from Kollam
- Arrival: ~14:50 hrs the following day at Kakinada Town
- Coach Composition: AC‑2 Tier ×1, AC‑3 Tier ×2, AC Chair Car ×1, Sleeper ×12, General Second Class ×4, Luggage‑cum‑Brake vans ×2
❌ 2025 Status: Discontinued
- No listings for Train Nos. 07211 / 07212 appear in IRCTC or Southern Railway pilgrimage calendar for 2024–25 or 2025–26, suggesting the service is not running currently
⚠️ Passenger Experience Insights
- These 0‑series Special‑Fare trains are scheduled with low operational priority, resulting in frequent delays (often 5–10+ hours)
- Onboard amenities are minimal or absent: no pantry, no bedding/linen, no guaranteed food/water service. Passengers are advised to carry their own essentials
📋 Overview Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Nos. | 07211 & 07212 |
| Route | Kakinada Town ↔ Kollam via Vijayawada & Renigunta |
| Distance / Duration | ~1,438 km / ~29–30 hrs per trip |
| Departure/Arrival | 00:35 hrs from Kakinada → 06:50 Kollam10:00 hrs from Kollam → 14:50 Kakinada |
| Coach Composition | Mixed AC‑2T, AC‑3T, Chair Car, Sleeper, General, Luggage |
| Operational Season | Pilgrimage-only (Dec–Jan) |
| Status in 2025 | Not scheduled / likely discontinued |
✅ Alternative Recommendations
1. Sabari Express (17229/17230)
- Operates daily between Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram, stopping at Kollam.
- Offers full amenities (AC/sleeper classes, pantry car, better schedule discipline), making it much more reliable than Suvidha specials
2. Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422)
- Introduced in March 2025, this is a permanent bi‑weekly service between Kollam and Tirupati.
- Comes equipped with LHB coaches, regular catering, AC and sleeper classes, and dependable timing—an excellent choice if traveling on this axis
🔍 Summary
- Trains 07211/07212 were run occasionally during pilgrim seasons but are not active in recent years.
- For travel between Andhra (Kakinada/Vijayawada) and Kerala (Kollam), the Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express are strongly recommended for reliability and comfort.
- Updates for possible reinstatement or new pilgrim specials tend to appear in September–October each year—monitor IRCTC’s Pilgrim Special Train Calendar and Southern Railway announcements.
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