Summer special train Hyderabad-Ernakulam – Summer special train Ernakulam-Hyderabad
Hyderabad-Ernakulam-Hyderabad
In order to clear extra rush of passengers. South Central Railway will run 24 Special Trains between Hyderabad-Ernakulam Summer Special train as detailed below:
Train No. 07117 Hyderabad-Ernakulam Special Train will depart Hyderabad at 12.50 hrs and arrive / depart Secunderabad at 13:15/13:20 hrs on 11th, 18th, 25th March, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th May 2025 (Wednesdays) and arrive Ernakulam at 17.30 hrs on Thursdays.
In the return direction. Train No. 07118 Ernakulam-Hyderabad Special Train will depart Ernakulam at 21:30 hrs on 12th, 19th, 26th March, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th April, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May 2025 (Thursdays) and arrive depart Secunderabad at 22:20/22:25 hrs on the next day and arrive Hyderabad at 22:55 hrs.
Enroute. these special trains will also stop at Nalgonda, Piduguralla, Guntur, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palghat, Ottapalam, Thrisur and Aluva stations in both the directions.
These trains will consist of AC II tier, AC III tier, Sleeper class coaches.
I did not find any Summer Special train scheduled directly between Hyderabad (Secunderabad / Kacheguda) and Ernakulam (and return) for summer 2025. South Central Railway did run a set of summer specials during this period, but none covered this specific route.
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🚆 Regular Trains on Hyderabad ↔ Ernakulam Route
The primary direct service between these cities is via the well-known Sabari Express (Train Nos. 17229 / 17230):
- Sabari Express
- Runs daily between Hyderabad (typically Secunderabad) and Thiruvananthapuram via Ernakulam
- Covers the Hyderabad–Ernakulam stretch (~1,555 km) in approximately 30 hours
- Offers AC First, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General class accommodation
- Highly popular among devotees heading to Sabarimala and Kerala destinations
Other regular long-distance trains also operate on this corridor but typically require a change at Vijayawada or other major junctions.
🧭 Special Trains from SCR in Summer 2025
While other summer specials did operate, none included Hyderabad–Ernakulam:
- SCR ran 38–48 summer special trains between April and June 2025 on various routes such as:
- Charlapalli – Srikakulam Road
- Secunderabad – Bhavnagar
- Secunderabad – Santragachi, Ramanathapuram
- These services did not include a direct Hyderabad–Ernakulam special.
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Special Service | Regular Train(s) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad → Ernakulam | ❌ No special in Summer 2025 | Sabari Express (17229/30) | Daily; ~30h; multiple classes |
| Ernakulam → Hyderabad | ❌ No special in Summer 2025 | Sabari Express return | Premiere train on corridor |
✅ Travel Tips & Suggestions
- The Sabari Express remains the most reliable direct option between Hyderabad and Ernakulam.
- If travel date flexibility permits, book Sabari Express early (especially SL & AC tiers) via IRCTC or NTES.
- To explore alternative connections, trains via Bangalore or Chennai may offer shorter breaks or frequency.
- Stay tuned to South Central Railway (SCR) press releases for occasional one-off trains—such announcements are typically made 1–2 weeks before service start.
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