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Sabarimala special trains Kollam-Tirupati (via. Katpadi)

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Sabarimala special trains Kollam-Tirupati (via. Katpadi)

Train No. 07506 Kollam-Tirupati Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Katpadi – 03 services):

Train No. 07506 Kollam-Tirupati special train will depart Kollam at 06.00 hrs on 9th, 16th & 30th December, 2025 and arrive Tirupati at 01.00 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 and Chittoor stations.

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 and up-to-date information for the Sabarimala Special Fare train that used to run between Kollam (QLN) and Tirupati (TPTY) via Katpadi (KPD). This is based on the 2025–2025 season, with no confirmed operations in 2025–25 or any indication of revival for late 2025:

🚂 Train No. 07506 – Kollam → Tirupati (via Katpadi)

📅 Historical Operation (Pilgrimage Season 2025–2025)

  • Ran three services departing Kollam at 06:00 hrs on 9, 16, and 30 December 2025. Arrived Tirupati at approximately 01:00 hrs the next day
  • Route included vital stops at Kayankulam, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Vaniyambadi, Katpadi, Chittoor before Tirupati

🚆 Route Details & Timing

  • Covered approximately 780 km, in ~19 hours from Kollam (at 02:30 in Trail section per timetable) to Tirupati via Katpadi (arrival ~17:10)

🚃 Coach Composition (Typical Suvidha Layout)

  • Usually consisted of 2 AC 2-Tier, 2 AC 3-Tier, 10 Sleeper, 4 General Seating, and 2 SLR (luggage/brake) coaches

❌ 2025 Status: Not Scheduled

  • There are no current listings of Train 07506 for the 2024–25 or 2025–26 Sabarimala pilgrim seasons on IRCTC tourism or Southern Railway communications.
  • The absence suggests this service has not been revived and is likely discontinued or temporarily withdrawn

⚠️ Passenger Advisory

  • Special Fare (Suvidha) trains like this one have low operational priority, frequently suffer delays (often several hours), and offer limited onboard services (no catering, bedding, or cleanliness assurances)
  • Earlier cycles saw significant complaints about delays and poor service standards despite paying premium fares.

📋 Rail Summary Table

Feature Details
Train Number 07506 – Kollam → Tirupati via Katpadi
Departure Time ~06:00 hrs from Kollam
Arrival Time ~01:00 hrs next day at Tirupati
Route via Ernakulam, Coimbatore, Erode, Jolarpettai, Vaniyambadi, Katpadi
Approx. Distance ~780 km
Coach Composition AC‑2T, AC‑3T, Sleeper, General, SLR
Current Status Not scheduled in 2025 pilgrim special lists

✅ Alternatives & Recommendations

  • A permanent Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422) was introduced in March 2024, operating bi‑weekly with superior reliability, full catering, and LHB rakes. This is the best regular alternative for pilgrim travel between these cities
  • If you’re looking for pilgrim specials from Kerala to Tirupati or vice versa, you may explore services like Tambaram–Kottayam specials, Sabarimala season specials via Chennai/Central, or others connecting via Katpadi launched for the 2025–26 season.
  • For real-time updates and bookings, use official sources:
    • IRCTC Tourism Special Trains Calendar
    • Southern Railway press releases (Sept–Oct 2025 season announcements)
    • Tools like NTES, Where’s My Train, or official train enquiry portals

Would you like help checking availability or booking for the new Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422), or monitor up-coming pilgrim specials on this corridor?

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