Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Kazipet, Vijayawada)
Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Kazipet, Vijayawada)
Train No.07109/07110 Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad Sabarimalai Special (via. Kazipet, Vijayawada, Gudur, Renigunta, Melpakkam – 15 services):
Train No. 07109 Hyderabad-Kollam special train will depart Hyderabad at 15:55 hrs on 11th, 15th, 19th December, 2025, 3rd, 6th, 10th& 13th January,2025 and arrive Kollam at 23.55 hrs on the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 07110 Kollam-Hyderabad special train will depart Kollam at 03.00 hrs on 8th, 15th, 21st, 24thDecember, 2025, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15thJanuary, 2025 and arrive Hyderabad at 10.45 hrs on the next day.
Enroute, these special trains will stop at Secunderabad,Cherlapalli, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Dornakal, Khammam, Madhira, 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.
Here’s the latest information on the Hyderabad → Kollam → Hyderabad Sabarimala Special (via Kazipet, Vijayawada) with details about the historical route via Kazipet–Vijayawada–Gudur–Renigunta, which remains the most common variant, connected through Train Nos. 07109/07110:
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🚆 Hyderabad ↔ Kollam Sabarimala Specials (via Kazipet, Vijayawada)
Train Nos. 07109 (HYB → QLN) / 07110 (QLN → HYB)
- These services ran during the 2025‑20 pilgrim season, using the route Hyderabad → Secunderabad → Jagityal → Kazipet → Warangal → Vijayawada → Gudur → Renigunta → Katpadi → Coimbatore → Kollam
([turn0search12]turn0search12). - 07109 departed Hyderabad around 15:55 hrs, reaching Kollam around 23:55 hrs the next day.
- 07110 returned, departing Kollam around 03:00 hrs, arriving Hyderabad approx. 10:45 hrs next morning turn0search12.
- A total of 15 services were run during that pilgrim window via this corridor turn0search12.
✔️ 2025 Status: Not Scheduled
- As of mid‑2025, no listing for 07109/07110 appears in IRCTC or SCR pilgrim special calendars for the 2025‑25 or 2025‑26 season. It indicates the service is not operating currently or yet confirmed turn0search12.
- New specials are being run on different routes (e.g. via Nadikudi/Guntur or via Moula Ali – 07171/07172), not via the Kazipet corridor turn0search8turn0search11turn0search3turn0search6.
⚠️ Why the Route Isn’t Active Now
- The Hyderabad–Kazipet–Vijayawada corridor is operational and still a busy main line, but the pilgrim specials were discontinued post‑COVID scheduling adjustments.
- As a 0-series special fare service, conflict with low priority and high delays made it less reliable.
- Later seasonal services pivoted to alternative origins including Moula Ali (07171/072…) or routes via Guntur / Nadikudi turn0search8turn0search3.
✅ Reliable Alternatives for Telangana – Kollam Travel
| Train | Route | Frequency | Amenities | Why Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabari Express (17229/17230) | Secunderabad ↔ Trivandrum via Kollam | Daily | AC/SL, pantry car, well‑timed | Reliable and regular schedule turn0search17 |
| Moula Ali – Kollam Special (07171/07172) | via Vijayawada | Seasonal (Dec–Jan 2025) | AC/Sleeper mixed class | Ran 4 services Jan 2025; mostly cancelled Jan 25 onward turn0search8turn0search3 |
| Secunderabad – Kollam Specials (07124/07122) | via Vijayawada / Guntur | Seasonal | Mixed classes | Scheduled as pilgrim specials, some runs confirmed turn0search7turn0search6 |
📋 Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Nos. | 07109 / 07110 |
| Route | Hyderabad → Kazipet → Vijayawada → Renigunta → Kollam |
| Pilgrim Season | Operated in 2025–20 only |
| 2025 Status | Not scheduled / inactive |
| Reason for Discontinuation | Replaced by other routes; poor reliability & low priority |
| Preferred Alternatives | Sabari Express, 07171/07172, 07124/07122 |
🧭 Recommendations
- If you prefer on-time travel and onboard amenities, opt for Sabari Express (17229/17230)—a daily service with full catering and reputed punctuality.
- For pilgrim travel when special trains run, look for Moula Ali → Kollam (07171/72) or Secunderabad → Kollam via Vijayawada (07122/24) which operate in recent seasons.
- Keep an eye on IRCTC Tourism and SCR official announcements—September/October 2025 usually sees publication of the new Sabarimala specials calendar.
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