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

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

Special fare special train from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to Kollam

Train No.06065 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central – Kollam Special fare special will leave Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central at 20.30 hrs. on 16th, 23rd & 30th November, 2025 and reach Kollam at 12.00 hrs. the next day.

Composition: AC 3-tire -1, AC 3-tier – 4, 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.

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

Here are the confirmed details for the Sabarimala Season Special Trains running from Chennai Central (MAS) to Kollam Junction (QLN) for the 2025–25 Yatra period. While the 2025–26 schedule hasn’t yet been formally released, the pattern is typically repeated each pilgrimage season:

🚆 Sabarimala Special Services: Chennai → Kollam

Based on Southern Railway press releases and Kerala Rail News:

Train 06111 / 06112

  • 06111 (MAS → QLN)
    Departs Chennai Central at 23:20 hrs on Tuesdays: 19, 26 Nov; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec; 7 & 14 Jan (2025)
    Arrives Kollam Junction ~14:30 hrs the next day
  • 06112 (QLN → MAS)
    Departs Kollam at 16:30 hrs on Wednesdays: 20, 27 Nov; 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec; 1, 8 & 15 Jan (2025)
    Reaches Chennai~11:35 hrs next day
  • Coach configuration: 2 × 2AC, 4 × 3AC, 12 Sleeper, 3 General, and 2 Divyangjan‑friendly coaches

Train 06113 / 06114

  • 06113 (MAS → QLN)
    Leaves Chennai at 23:20 hrs on Saturdays: 23, 30 Nov; 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec; 4, 11, 18 Jan (2025)
    Arrives Kollam at ~14:30 hrs next day
  • 06114 (QLN → MAS)
    Departs Kollam ~17:50 hrs on Sundays: similar dates above
    Reaches Chennai ~11:35 hrs next morning
  • Coach make-up: 1 × 3AC, 8 Sleeper, 10 General, 2 Divyangjan units

Train 06117 / 06118

  • 06117 (MAS → QLN)
    Departs Chennai at 15:10 hrs on Mondays: 18, 25 Nov; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec; 6 & 13 Jan (2025)
    Arrives Kollam at ~06:20 hrs next day
  • 06118 (QLN → MAS)
    Leaves Kollam ~10:45 hrs on Tuesdays; arrives Chennai ~03:30 hrs next day
  • Coach composition: 3 × 3AC, 8 × 3AC Economy, 2 Sleeper, 1 General, 1 Brake Van

Train 06119 / 06120

  • 06119 is an AC GaribRath special, departing Chennai ~15:10 hrs on Wednesdays; reaching ~06:20 hrs at Kollam
  • 06120 (return) leaves Kollam ~10:45 hrs on Thursdays; reaches Chennai ~03:30 hrs next day
  • Consists of 15 AC 3‑tier‑Economy coaches and 2 brake vans

🕘 Travel Timings & Route

All services run via Kottayam, Ernakulam, Salem, Erode, covering approximately 840–845 km in ~15 hours. Example: Train 06117 departs Chennai at 15:10, arrives Kollam at ~06:20 next day

⚠️ Passenger Notes & Observations

  • No pantry, bedding, or onboard catering provided on these specials. Passengers are advised to carry their own meals, water, and bedding
  • These trains run on a lower operational priority—delays of 1–3 hours are common, and longer holds during busy sections such as Salem, Kottayam, and Chennai are often reported.

📋 Summary Table

Train No. Depart Chennai (MAS) Arrival Kollam (QLN) Days of Operation Coaches (AC/SL/Gen)
06111 → 06112 23:20 (Tue) ~14:30 (Wed) Tuesdays/Wednesdays 2×2AC, 4×3AC, 12SL, Gen
06113 → 06114 23:20 (Sat) ~14:30 (Sun) Saturdays/Sundays Mixed 3AC, SL, Gen
06117 → 06118 15:10 (Mon) ~06:20 (Tue) Mondays/Tuesdays 3AC, 3AC Economy, Sleeper, General
06119 → 06120 15:10 (Wed) ~06:20 (Thu) Wednesdays/Thursdays AC‑3E (GaribRath)

✅ Looking Ahead to the 2025–26 Season

  • Official listings for the next pilgrimage season (Nov 2025–Jan 2026) have not yet been issued by Southern Railway.
  • The pattern of repeating these weekly specials is likely to continue, and advance reservations typically open around September–October.

Would you like assistance tracking live availability or upcoming schedule releases for these Chennai–Kollam specials? I can also help fetch similar plans from Hyderabad → Kollam or Thiruvananthapuram → Kollam if needed.

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