Sabarimala Special Trains 2025-24
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Sabarimala special trains list 2025-2025
Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple Special Train
In order to facilitate the passengers proceeding to Sabarimalai for Darshan, South Central Railways has extended the run of festival special trains between Secunderabad-Trivandrum Central – Secunderabad
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Here’s the latest verified information on Sabarimala Special Trains for the 2025–26 pilgrimage season (primarily December 2025 through January 2025), along with context on regular services and how these special trains operate:
🚂 Sabarimala Special Trains 2025–26 (SCR / SR)
Special Pilgrim Trains by South Central Railway (Dec 2025 – Jan 2025)
- South Central Railway operated 44 special trains on key routes such as Visakhapatnam–Kollam, Srikakulam Road–Kollam, and other pairings to manage the pilgrimage rush. These ran between December 1, 2025, and February 27, 2025. ([turn0search17]turn0search10])
- Services included trains like 07131–07164, connecting points like Kacheguda–Kottayam, Hyderabad–Kollam (via Kottayam), Moula Ali–Kollam, and others with return trips covering the festive period. ([turn0search10]turn0search8]turn0search11])
Schedule for Kacheguda–Kottayam Special (Train No. 07151 / 07152)
- 07151: Kacheguda → Kottayam
- Operated on January 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2025 (Thursdays), departing ~15:40, arriving next day ~18:50.
- 07152 (return): Kottayam → Kacheguda
- Departed on Jan 3, 10, 17 & 24 at ~20:30; arrival ~23:40 next day.
- Coach classes included AC‑1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper & General. ([turn0search11]turn0search2])
Other Special Routes
- 07155/07156: Kakinada Town ↔ Kollam
- Operated Jan 6 & 13 (outbound) and Jan 8 & 15 (return).
- 07157/07158: Narasapur ↔ Kollam
- Ran Jan 20 & 27 (outbound), Jan 22 & 29 (return). Coaches included AC & Sleeper. ([turn0search15]turn0search11])
📋 Summary Table of Key Special Trains
| Train No. | Route | Operated Dates | Departure → Arrival | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07151 / 52 | Kacheguda → Kottayam → Kacheguda | Jan 2, 9, 16, 23 / Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 | ~15:40 → ~18:50 / ~20:30 → ~23:40 | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GS |
| 07155 / 56 | Kakinada Town – Kollam | Jan 6, 13 / Jan 8, 15 | ~11:20 → ~21:20 / ~02:30 → ~11:00 | 2A, 3A, SL, GS |
| 07157 / 58 | Narasapur – Kollam | Jan 20, 27 / Jan 22, 29 | ~13:30 → ~21:20 / ~02:30 → ~08:00 | 2A, 3A, SL, GS |
🚆 Regular Pilgrim Service
- The Sabari Express (17229/17230), a daily service between Thiruvananthapuram Central (or Kochuveli) and Secunderabad, continues to be the most relied-upon train for devotees heading to Sabarimala via gateway stations such as Chengannur, Thiruvalla, and Kottayam. Coaches include 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper & General. ([turn0search20]turn0search21])
✅ Key Takeaways
- These special services are limited-duration Sabarimala-specific pilgrim trains, scheduled only during the season.
- They are lower priority specials, operated to ease travel for pilgrims, but may face cancellations if occupancy is low. ([turn0search6])
- Advance reservations typically open in early December (for departures in late December/January), with ticket booking available via IRCTC.
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