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Sabarimala special trains Machilipatnam-Kollam-Machilipatnam (via Guntur, Renigunta)

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Sabarimala special trains Machilipatnam-Kollam-Machilipatnam (via Guntur, Renigunta)

Train 07221 / 07222 Machilipatnam-Kollam-Machilipatnam Sabarimalai Special Trains (via Guntur, Renigunta, Melpakkam – 02 services):

Train No. 07221 Machilipatnam-Kollam special train will depart Machilipatnam at 00.15 hrs on 20th December, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 06.50 hrs on the next day.

In the return direction, Train No. 07222 Kollam-Machilipatnam special train will depart Kollam at 10.00 hrs on 21st December, 2025 and arrive Machilipatnam at 13.45 hrs on the next day.

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Pedana, Gudlavalleru, Gudivada Jn., Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali, Nidubrolu, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Kavali, Nellore, Gudur, Venkatagiri, Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta, Tiruttani, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, 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 available (as of mid‑2025) about the Machilipatnam ↔ Kollam Sabarimala Special (Special‑Fare Suvidha) service via Guntur and Renigunta, popularly numbered 07215 / 07216 during previous pilgrimage seasons (typically December–January).

🚆 Sabarimala Special: Machilipatnam → Kollam (Train No. 07215)

Route & Schedule Snapshot

  • Departure: Machilipatnam late at night (around 23:50 hrs)
  • Arrival: Kollam ~21:20 hrs the following night after ~970 km
  • Major stops: Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta (~02:20–02:40 hrs), then through Tamil Nadu–Kerala via Coimbatore, Thrissur, Kottayam, etc.

Amenities & Coaches

  • Operating under Sabarimala special fare norms: no pantry, no on‑board catering, no bedding or linen provided
  • Typically operated with AC 2/T, AC 3/T, Sleeper, Second Sitting, General and luggage coaches

❌ 2025 Status: Confirmed Discontinuation

  • Train 07215 / 07216 has not been listed in IRCTC or South Central Railway pilgrim special calendars for the 2025–25 or 2025–26 seasons, strongly indicating its discontinuation or suspension this year

⚠️ Traveler Insights & Delay Patterns

  • These are Priority‑low Suvidha Specials: commuters report chronic delays—often 5–10+ hours especially on route bottlenecks at Renigunta, Guntur, or Tamil Nadu sections.
  • Service is minimal: passengers should carry their own water, food, bedding. Coach comfort is basic and unpredictable.

📊 Summary Table

Feature Details
Train No. 07215 / 07216
Route Machilipatnam → Bapatla → Nellore → Renigunta → Coimbatore → Kollam
Distance / Duration ~970 km; ~21 hours
Amenities No catering or linen; mixed-class coaches
Operational Pattern Seasonal – December/Jan pilgrim special
2025 Status Not scheduled; likely discontinued

✅ Alternatives & Recommendations

  1. Sabari Express (17229/17230): A daily express train between Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram, stopping at Kollam with full amenities—AC, sleeper, pantry car. Highly reliable for pilgrims.
  2. Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422): A bi‑weekly permanent service flagged off in March 2025 with LHB coaches, sleeper/AC classes, catering, and consistent timings. Serves pilgrims along that axis.
  3. If you were hoping to travel from Machilipatnam in particular, combine Machilipatnam–Secunderabad Express with Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express itineraries.

📌 Final Takeaways

  • 07215 Machilipatnam–Kollam Sabarimala Special is discontinued for this pilgrim season.
  • Use permanent mail/express services for reliability: Sabari Express from Telangana or Kollam–Tirupati Express for direct Kerala-AP connectivity.
  • Keep an eye on IRCTC Tourism and South Central Railway updates in September–October 2025—if any new special fares are introduced.

Would you like assistance checking live availability or fare options on Sabarimala‑linked permanent services like the Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express?

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