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Sabarimala special trains Aurangabad-Kollam (via. Nizamabad, Dhone)

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Sabarimala special trains Aurangabad-Kollam (via. Nizamabad, Dhone)

Train No.07505 Aurangabad-Kollam Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Nizamabad, Dhone, Tirupati, Katpadi – 1 service):

Train No. 07505 Aurangabad-Kollam special train will depart Aurangabad at 11.00 hrson7thDecember, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 03.00 hrs on the next day.

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Jalna, Selu, Parbhani, Purna, Nanded, Mudkhed, Dharmabad, Basar, Nizamabad, Kamareddi, Medchal, Bolarum, Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Shadnagar, Jadcherla, Mahbubnagar, Gadwal, Kurnool City, Dhone, Gooty, Tadipatri, Kondapuram, Muddanur, Yerraguntla, Cuddapah, Rajampeta, Koduru, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengancheri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara and Kayankulam.

Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from ­08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025.

Here are the most recent details (up to mid-2025) regarding the Aurangabad → Kollam Sabarimala Special Fare train (via Nizamabad, Kacheguda, Dhone, Tirupati, and Katpadi):

🚆 Train 07505 – Aurangabad (AWB) to Kollam Junction (QLN)

📍 Route & Schedule (Seasonal Special)

  • This Special‑Fare Suvidha train typically ran once per Sabarimala pilgrimage season, usually departing Aurangabad at approximately 11:00 hrs on Thursdays, reaching Kollam around 03:45 hrs the next day.
  • Distance covered: ~1,978 km
  • Journey duration: ~16–17 hours (though some sources note longer durations)
  • Halts: Major stops include Jalna, Nanded, Nizamabad, Kacheguda, Dhone, Tirupati, Katpadi, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Kottayam, and Chengannur—totaling around 48 intermediate stations.

🚃 Coach Composition & Features

  • Offers a range of classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper Class, Second Sitting (2S), and General.
  • Typical rake: AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, AC Chair Car, Sleeper and Second Class coaches, plus luggage/brake vans.

🛑 Status for 2025 Season: Discontinued

  • There is no confirmed listing for Train 07505 in the publicly announced pilgrim special train calendars for the 2025–25 or 2025–26 seasons published by IRCTC or SCR so far.
  • This indicates that the service is likely not operating in the current or upcoming season, and may have been discontinued or merged into other routes.

⏳ Operational Notes & Traveler Feedback

  • Like other Special Fare trains of the 0-series, 07505 had very low running priority, causing frequent delays—sometimes exceeding 8 to 10 hours.
  • No pantry, bedding, or linen services were provided.
  • Average delays in later seasons reportedly ranged from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on routing and traffic congestion.

📋 Summary Table

Feature Details
Train No. 07505
Route Aurangabad → Jalna → Nizamabad → Kacheguda → Dhone → Tirupati → Katpadi → Kollam
Distance / Duration ~1,978 km; ~16–17 hours (seasonally)
Departure / Arrival ~11:00 from Aurangabad; arrival ~03:45 at Kollam next day
Coach Classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SC, SL, 2S, General
Operation History Once-per-season pilgrim special
Current Status (2025) Not scheduled; likely discontinued

✅ Alternatives & Recommendations

  • Consider more stable options like:
    • Sabari Express (17229/17230): Runs daily between Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram, stopping at Kollam, with full amenities and better punctuality.
    • Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422): Bi‑weekly regular service started in 2025 with LHB coaches and onboard catering.
  • Monitor Southern Railway and IRCTC Tourism announcements in Sept–Oct 2025 for any new or revived pilgrim specials from Maharashtra or Telangana to Kerala.
  • For live updates, availability, and booking:
    • Use NTES, Where Is My Train, or IRCTC Tourism portal.

Would you like help checking route availability or schedules for Secunderabad / Hyderabad–Kollam specials, or to book the regular Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express?

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