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Sabarimala special trains Kollam-Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)-Kollam

Kollam-Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)-Kollam

Special fare special trains between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central – Kollam

Train No.06063 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central – Kollam Special fare special will leave Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central at 16.15 hrs. On 17th & 24th November, 2025 and reach Kollam at 10.10 hrs. the next day.

Train No.06064 Kollam – Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Special fare special will leave Kollam at 15.00 hrs. on 18th & 25th November, 2025 and reach Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central at 07.20 hrs. the next day.

Composition: AC 2-tire -1, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 12, &Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.

Stoppages: Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavellikara and Kayankulam.

Train No. 06064 Kollam – Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Special fare special train will stop at Perambaur also.

Advance reservations for above Special fare special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on 06.11.19.

Here’s the confirmed profile of the Sabarimala Special (Suvidha/Special Fare) train services running between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central, MAS) and Kollam Junction (QLN) during the 2024–25 pilgrimage season. While the 2025–26 schedule is not yet released, these patterns are typically repeated seasonally.

🚆 Sabarimala Specials: Chennai Central ↔ Kollam Junction

Train No. 06111 / 06112 (MAS ↔ QLN round trip)

Source: Kerala Rail News & Southern Rail press releases

  • 06111 (MAS → QLN)
    • Departs Chennai Central at 23:20 hrs on Tuesdays: Nov 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jan 7 & 14 (2025)
    • Arrives at Kollam around 14:30 hrs next day
  • 06112 (QLN → MAS)
    • Departs Kollam at 16:30 hrs on Wednesdays: same week dates listed above
    • Reaches Chennai Central by 11:35 hrs next day
  • Coach Composition: Approximately 2 × 2AC, 4 × 3AC, 12 Sleeper, 3 General, and 2 Divyangjan‑friendly coaches

Train Nos. 06113/06114

  • 06113 (MAS → QLN)
    • Departure: 23:20 hrs on Saturdays: Nov 23, 30; Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; Jan 4, 11, 18 (2025)
    • Arrival: ~14:30 hrs next day
  • 06114 (QLN → MAS)
    • Departs Kollam about 17:50 hrs on Sundays; arrives Chennai ~11:35 hrs next day
    • Coach make‑up: 1 × 3AC, 8 Sleeper, ~10 General, 2 Divyangjan coaches

Train Nos. 06117/06118

  • 06117 (MAS → QLN)
    • Departs Mondays at 15:10 hrs: Nov 18, 25; Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Jan 6 & 13
    • Arrives Kollam by ~06:20 hrs next day
  • 06118 (QLN → MAS)
    • Departs Kollam ~10:45 hrs on Tuesdays; reaches Chennai ~03:30 hrs next day
    • Coach layout: 3AC + 3AC‑Economy, Sleeper, Divyangjan, Luggage van

Train Nos. 06119/06120 (AC GaribRath specials)

  • 06119 (MAS → QLN)
    • Operates Wednesdays at 15:10 hrs: Nov 20, 27; Dec 4, 11, 18, 25; Jan 1, 8, 15
    • Arrival at Kollam next day by ~06:20 hrs
  • 06120 (QLN → MAS)
    • Departs Kollam ~10:45 hrs on Thursdays; arrives Chennai ~03:30 hrs next day
    • Coach set: ~15 AC‑3E coaches + 2 brake vans

🕘 Journey Time & Route

  • All trains follow the Chennai → Kottayam → Ernakulam → Kayamkulam → Kollam corridor, covering around 840–845 km in ~15 hours.

⚠️ Key Advisory Notes

  • No pantry or catering on these Suvidha ad-hoc trains; bring your own food, water, bedding. No linen provided
  • These specials have lower scheduling priority, often experiencing delays of 1–3 hours or more, especially via busy segments like Salem, Coimbatore, and Ernakulam
  • The 06112 return leg was frequently rescheduled: e.g., originally at 16:30 hrs but deferred to 18:30–19:15 hrs on some days due to rake delays

📋 Quick Overview Table

Train No. Direction Departure (origination) Arrival (destination) Operating Days Coach Composition
06111 → 06112 Chennai → Kollam / return 23:20 Tue / 16:30 Wed ~14:30 QLN / ~11:35 MAS Tuesdays & Wednesdays (Nov–Jan) 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, General, Divyangjan
06113 → 06114 Chennai ↔ Kollam 23:20 Sat / 17:50 Sun ~14:30 QLN / ~11:35 MAS Saturdays & Sundays Mixed 3AC, Sleeper, General
06117 → 06118 Chennai ↔ Kollam 15:10 Mon / 10:45 Tue ~06:20 QLN / ~03:30 MAS Mondays & Tuesdays 3AC / 3AC Economy, Sleeper, etc.
06119 → 06120 Chennai ↔ Kollam (AC only) 15:10 Wed / 10:45 Thu ~06:20 QLN / ~03:30 MAS Wednesdays & Thursdays 15 × AC‑3E + 2 Brake Vans

✅ Planning Ahead for the Upcoming Season

  • No official announcements yet for November 2025 – January 2026, but similar weekly specials are expected to be resumed.
  • Advance reservations typically open in September–October—monitor updates from Southern Railway’s press releases, the IRCTC special train calendar, and NTES or Where Is My Train apps.
  • Opt to board early at Chennai and confirm departure times close to travel dates due to possible rescheduling.

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