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Sabarimala special trains Nizamabad-Kollam-Nizamabad (via. Malkajgiri, Kacheguda)

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Sabarimala special trains Nizamabad-Kollam-Nizamabad (via. Malkajgiri, Kacheguda)

Train No. 07613 / 07614 Nizamabad-Kollam-Nizamabad Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Dhone, Renigunta, Melpakkam – 05 services):

Train No. 07613 Nizamabad-Kollam special train will depart Nizamabad at 12.10 hrs on 6th, 13th, 22nd December, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 23.55 hrs on the next day.

In the return direction, Train No. 07614 Kollam-Nizamabad special train will depart Kollam at 03.00 hrs on 13th& 17th December, 2025 and arrive Nizamabad at 15.40 hrs on the second day.

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Kamareddi, Medchal, Bolarum, Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Shadnagar, Jadcherla, Mahbubnagar, Gadwal, Kurnool City, Dhone, Gooty, Tadipatri, Kondapuram, Muddanur, Yerraguntla, Cuddapah, Rajampeta, Koduru, Renigunta, Tiruttani, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengancheri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara and Kayankulam 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 latest confirmed information (as of mid‑2025) on the **Sabarimala Special‑Fare train services running between Nizamabad Junction (NZB) and Kollam Junction (QLN)—specifically via Malkajgiri, Kacheguda (and beyond), known as Train No. 07143/07144 (X‑series). This route provides connectivity for Telangana pilgrims using a Hyderabad suburban junction as origin.

🚆 Train Nos. 07143 / 07144 – Nizamabad ↔ Kollam (via Malkajgiri & Kacheguda)

Route, Schedule & Composition

  • 07143 X† (outbound) departs Nizamabad at ~12:10 hrs, arrives Kollam at ~23:10 hrs on the third day, covering ~1,642 km across 32 halts (via Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Dhone, Gooty, Renigunta, Coimbatore, Chengannur, etc.) turn0search3.
  • Return train 07144 X† mirrors reverse routing from Kollam to Nizamabad.
  • Classes include AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, 2S, General, plus Divyangjan coaches, and luggage/brake vans turn0search1turn0search3.

Timeline & Operation

  • Operated weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a scheduled runtime of ~32 hours 30 minutes.
  • Average speed ~50 km/h, typical for seasonal special-fare services turn0search3.

❌ 2025 Status: Not Running

  • As of August 2025, no official schedules list these trains in the South Central Railway or IRCTC special train calendars for the 2025–25 or 2025–26 pilgrim seasons.
  • This suggests the trains are not currently being operated and likely discontinued for this window.

🧾 Performance & Passenger Notes

  • These special-fare (0‑series) trains have very low scheduling priority, resulting in frequent 5–8 hour delays, especially on congested stretches like Secunderabad–Guntur or Renigunta.
  • Amenities are minimal or absent—no pantry car, no bedding, and limited onboard service, requiring travelers to carry food and linens themselves.

✅ Recommended Alternatives

Train Route Frequency Classes Why Preferred
Sabari Express (17229/17230) Secunderabad ↔ Thiruvananthapuram via Kollam Daily 1A/2A/3A/SL Pantry car, reliable timing, full service turn0search20
Kollam–Tirupati Express (17421/17422) Kollam ↔ Tirupati Bi‑weekly 2A/3A/SL Catering, LHB coaches, better punctuality turn0search21

These permanent services offer dependable scheduling and onboard comfort, making them ideal alternatives for pilgrims from Telangana/AP heading to Kerala.

📋 Summary Table

Feature Details
Train Nos. 07143 X† / 07144 X†
Route Nizamabad → Malkajgiri → Kacheguda → Kollam
Distance/Duration ~1,642 km / ~32h 30m
Status (2025) Not scheduled; likely discontinued
Passenger Experience Frequently delayed; limited amenities
Best Alternatives Sabari Express, Kollam–Tirupati Express

🔍 Looking Ahead

  • Pilgrim special listings for late‑2025 typically emerge around September–October.
  • Keep an eye on IRCTC Tourism’s special train updates and South Central Railway announcements for new or reintroduced services.
  • For live updates and seat availability, use the NTES or “Where Is My Train” apps.

Would you like assistance checking seat availability on Sabari Express or planning a journey using the Kollam–Tirupati Express?

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