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Sabarimala special trains Kollam-Secunderabad (via. Melpakkam, Renigunta)

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Sabarimala special trains Kollam-Secunderabad (via. Melpakkam, Renigunta)

Train No. 07110 Kollam-Secunderabad Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Melpakkam, Renigunta, Gudur, Vijayawada & Kazipet – 02 services):

Train No. 07110 Kollam – Secunderabad special train will depart Kollam at 03.00 hrs on 25th& 31st December, 2025 and arrive Secunderabad at 10.45 hrs on the next day.

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Kayankulam, Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Chengancheri, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrisur, Ottapalam, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Vaniyambadi, Katpadi, Turuttani, Renigunta, Sri Kalahasti, Venkatagiri, Gudur, Nellore, Kavali, ongole, Chirala, Bapatla, Nidubrolu, Tenali, Vijayawada, Madhira, Khammam, Dornakal, Mahbubabad, Warangal, Kazipet, Janagaon and Cherlapalli stations.

Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from ­08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025

Here’s what’s available about Sabarimala Special (Suvidha‑type) trains between Kollam Junction (QLN) and Secunderabad Junction (SC), which include routing via Guntur/Renigunta (not Melpakkam):

🚆 Special Trains: Kollam ↔ Secunderabad for Sabarimala Pilgrims

Train No. 07112 (via Guntur)

  • Operated seasonally in late 2025 and early 2025 with special pilgrim services
  • Departure: Kollam at 02:30 hrs, arrival at Secunderabad around 09:40 hrs after ~1,491 km over ~31h 10m travel time
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), General; no pantry or onboard catering offered

Train No. 07194 / X07194 (via Coimbatore route)

  • A similar special running on select dates, though now officially canceled for major pilgrim windows
  • Past departures at Kollam 02:30, ~31 hours journey; these runs included diversions via Coimbatore instead of Guntur/Renigunta

Trains 07175 / 07176 (via Guntur – return pair)

  • Operated on select Fridays/Sundays in Dec 2024 and Jan 2025:
    • 07176: Kollam → Secunderabad, Dep. ~05:00, Arr. ~13:30 next day
    • 07175: Return in reverse direction
  • Composition included AC 2‑Tier, eight AC 3‑Tier, multiple Sleeper coaches, and a Divyangjan coach

ℹ️ Route Overview

  • All services connect Kerala & Telangana pilgrims via the Coimbatore‑Salem → Renigunta → Guntur → Secunderabad corridor.
  • As of mid‑2025, no confirmed special service runs via “Melpakkam”; the standard pilgrim specials follow Guntur / Renigunta route.

❌ 2025 Status & Cancellations

  • The 07112 (via Guntur) and 07194 (via Coimbatore) services have been largely canceled or not scheduled after early 2025
  • 07176 and related specials were limited-run only in Dec‑Jan and currently not active beyond Jan 2025
  • No new pilgrim special listings confirmed yet for late‑2025 to early‑2026 pilgrim season

✅ Recommended Permanent Alternatives

Train Route Frequency Classes Amenities
Sabari Express (17229/17230) Secunderabad ↔ Thiruvananthapuram (via Kollam) Daily 1A/2A/3A/SL Pantry car, reliable timing
Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/22) Kollam ↔ Tirupati (connect for Telangana pilgrims) Bi‑weekly 2A/3A/SL Onboard catering, LHB coaches, timely

📋 Summary Table

Feature Detail
Trains Involved 07112, 07194, 07176 special season services
Route Corridor Kollam → Renigunta → Guntur → Secunderabad
Distance / Duration ~1,490 –1,550 km / 30–32 hours
Coach Classes AC Classes, Sleeper, General; no pantry, no linen
Operational Status Only early 2025 runs confirmed; no new listings yet
Reliability Low priority specials—frequent delays reported
Better Alternatives Sabari Express (daily) or Kollam–Tirupati Express

✅ Planning Tips

  • Avoid relying on Suvidha or special‑fare trains due to high delay risks and minimal amenities.
  • Use Sabari Express (17229/30) for consistent daily service via Secunderabad → Kottayam → Kollam.
  • From Telangana to Kerala pilgrims, the Kollam–Tirupati Express is a dependable and comfortable option when routed via Tirupati.
  • For updates on renewed special services for late‑2025 pilgrim season, monitor IRCTC Tourism’s calendar and SCR press releases—typically issued around September–October.

Would you like help checking seat availability on the Sabari Express or preparing for the Kollam–Tirupati Express, or tracking live listing of any new pilgrim specials?

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