Sabarimala special trains Karimnagar-Kollam
Sabarimala special trains Karimnagar-Kollam
Train No. 07113 Karimnagar-Kollam Sabarimalai Special Train (via. Warangal, Vijayawada, Renigunta, Melpakkam – 01 service):
Train No. 07113 Karimnagar – Kollam special train will depart Karimnagar at 16.00 hrs on 29th December, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 23.55 hrs on the next day.
Enroute, this special train will stop at Peddapalli, Jammikunta, 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.
Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from 08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025
Here’s the available information (as of mid‑2025) for the Karimnagar (KRMR) → Kollam Junction (QLN) Sabarimala Special‑Fare train—Train No. 07113—plus key performance notes and planning tips:
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🚆 Train No. 07113 – Karimnagar → Kollam Sabarimala Special
- Operated once weekly on Saturdays during the 2025–25 pilgrimage season.
- Departure: ~ 16:00 hrs from Karimnagar; Arrival: ~ 23:55 hrs at Kollam the following day (~2,550 km journey).
([turn0search3] {wordlim=200}) - Rake composition typically includes AC 3‑tier, Sleeper, Second Sitting, General unreserved, and Divyangjan coaches.
([turn0search3] {wordlim=200}) - Covers approximately 38 halts, including major stations like Peddapalli → Warangal → Vijayawada → Tenali → Renigunta → Katpadi → Coimbatore → Kayamkulam before reaching Kollam.
The scheduled halt at Kollam: 23:55 hrs.
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⚠️ Reliability & Traveler Feedback
- As with nearly all “Special‑Fare” (0-series) trains, operational priority is very low. Delays of 5–10 hours are common, and in some cases even longer.
“Special trains are just extra trains … so your SPL train gets delayed by no fixed hours.”
([turn0reddit12] quoted) - Amenities are minimal: No pantry, no linen or bedding, basic or overcrowded seating—often older coaches.
“They are meant to be the last resort… special fare trains … very low on priority list.”
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❌ 2025 Status: Service Not Confirmed
- No listing of Train 07113 has appeared in the official IRCTC Special Trains calendar or Southern Railway pilgrim bulletins for 2025–26.
- No information on return leg (07114 Kollam → Karimnagar) or additional runs.
- The service is likely discontinued or paused for the current season.
📋 Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train No. | 07113 |
| Route | Karimnagar → Vijayawada → Renigunta → Katpadi → Kollam |
| Distance / Duration | ~1,550 km; ~31 hrs |
| Dep Sched | ~16:00 hrs (Karimnagar → 23:55 hrs arrival at Kollam) |
| Classes | AC‑3T, Sleeper, 2S, General, Divyangjan |
| Operational Days | Saturdays (seasonal) |
| 2025 Status | Not listed — likely suspended |
✅ Recommended Alternatives for South Telangana / Andhra → Kerala Travel
- Sabari Express (17229/30): Daily between Secunderabad ↔ Thiruvananthapuram, stopping at Kollam, with full amenities including pantry service and better reliability.
([turn0search10] {wordlim=200}) - Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/22): Bi‑weekly service launched in 2025, LHB coaches with AC/Sleeper classes, onboard catering, more consistent schedule. Connectable via Secunderabad by changing at Tirupati or Hyderabad.
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🧭 Planning Tips
- Special-Fare Suvidha trains are prone to significant delays and lack comfort—even though they charge premium fares.
- Stick to regular Mail/Express trains like Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express for dependable travel.
- If you’re waiting for updated pilgrim specials for late 2025, monitor IRCTC tourism calendars or Southern Railway press announcements typically published in September–October.
Would you like help tracking seat availability on the Sabari Express or Kollam–Tirupati Express, or monitoring for new special trains scheduled later in 2025?