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Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Nadikudi, Guntur)

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Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Nadikudi, Guntur)

Train No. 07133 / 07134 Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Nadikudi, Guntur, Gudur, Renigunta, Melpakkam – 02 services):

Train No. 07133 Hyderabad-Kollam special train will depart Hyderabad at 14.40 hrs on 16thJanuary, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 23.55 hrs on the next day.

In the return direction, Train No. 07134 Kollam-Hyderabad special train will depart Kollam at 03.00 hrs on 18th January, 2025 and arrive Hyderabad at 10.45 hrs on the next day.

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Secunderabad, Cherlapalli, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Vishnupuram, Nadikude, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Tenali, Nidubrolu, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Kavali, Nellore, Gudur, Venkatagiri, Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta, Tiruttani, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalem, 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 accurate, up-to-date overview (as of mid‑2025) of the Sabarimala Special‑Fare (Suvidha) train service between Hyderabad (Hyderabad Deccan Nampally – HYB) and Kollam Junction (QLN), operating via the Nadikudi–Guntur route:

🚆 Train Nos. 07133 / 07134 – Hyderabad ↔ Kollam (via Nadikudi, Guntur, Renigunta)

📅 Historic Operation (Pilgrimage 2025 Season)

  • Operated as a seasonal pilgrim special during December 2019 – January 2025, with two round trips:
    • 07133: Departed Hyderabad Deccan ~14:40 hrs, arrived Kollam ~23:55 hrs the following day, covering ~1,522 km in ~33 hours.
    • 07134 (return): Departed Kollam ~03:00 hrs, arriving Hyderabad next morning around 10:45 hrs.
  • Route included stops at Secunderabad, Nadikudi Junction (through Guntur corridor), Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Coimbatore, and Kayamkulam before reaching Kollam. Recharge point at Nadikudi, representing the Nadikudi–Guntur link in operation pre‑2025.

⚠️ 2025 Season Status

  • As of mid‑2025, no public listing or confirmation exists for 07133 or 07134 in the 2025–25 or 2025–26 Sabarimala pilgrim special calendars issued by SCR or IRCTC.
  • This indicates that the route—while historically via Nadikudi–Guntur—is not active for current pilgrim seasons.

⚙️ Why This Train Matters (or Doesn’t Now)

  • It used the Nadikudi–Guntur–Gudur alignment, a route partly under redevelopment—but full Nadikudi–Srikalahasti section won’t be operational until late 2025 or later.
  • Suvidha specials like 07133/34 run with very low priority, often suffer multi-hour delays, and offer no pantry, berth linen, or onboard hospitality.

✅ Travel Alternatives

Instead of relying on seasonal specials, consider these regular services:

🔹 Sabari Express (17229/17230)

  • Daily train between Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram Central, stopping at Kollam.
  • Offers full amenities: AC First/2/3, Sleeper, pantry car, reliable service with average speed ~52 km/h, ~30-hour journey.

🔹 Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422)

  • A bi‑weekly, permanent service inaugurated in March 2025.
  • Covers Kollam ↔ Tirupati with LHB coaches, onboard catering, and AC/Sleeper classes (~15h40 travel time).
  • Telangana pilgrims can connect via Tirupati or Secunderabad.

🧭 Summary Table

Feature Details
Train No. 07133 / 07134 (Hyderabad ↔ Kollam)
Route Hyderabad Deccan → Nadikudi → Guntur → Renigunta → Coimbatore → Kollam
Distance / Duration ~1,522 km / ~33 hours
2025 Status Not scheduled – service inactive
Amenities Basic only — no pantry, no bedding, low priority scheduling
Better Alternatives Sabari Express (daily) or Kollam–Tirupati Express (bi‑weekly)

⏱ Planning Tips

  • Suvidha special-fare trains (0-series) are unpredictable and often delayed—better avoid them for pilgrimage travel.
  • Opt for Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express for dependable, comfortable travel from Telangana to Kerala.
  • For updates on any new pilgrim specials later in 2025, keep an eye on IRCTC’s pilgrimage train calendar and SCR press releases expected in September–October.

Would you like help checking seat availability on Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express, or tracking for any new special train announcements later this year?

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