Southern Railway Announces Special Sabarimala Trains for 2026 Season
Southern Railway and South Central Railway have jointly announced multiple Special Trains to handle the heavy pilgrim rush during the 2026 Sabarimala season. These services will operate between Kollam, Charlapalli, and Hazur Sahib Nanded, ensuring smoother travel for devotees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
1. Charlapalli – Kollam – Charlapalli Express Specials (Train No. 07135 / 07136)
Service Dates
07135 Charlapalli → Kollam: 14th & 21st January 2026 (Wednesday)
Departure: 11.20 hrs → Arrival: 22.00 hrs (Thursday)
07136 Kollam → Charlapalli: 16th & 23rd January 2026 (Friday)
Departure: 02.30 hrs → Arrival: 13.00 hrs (Saturday)
Key Stoppages
Malkajgiri, Kacheguda, Gadwal, Kurnool City, Dhone, Kadapa, Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengannur, Kayamkulam, and Kollam.
Coach Composition
1 AC First Class + AC Two-Tier (Composite)
2 AC Two-Tier Coaches
5 AC Three-Tier Coaches
10 Sleeper Coaches
4 General Coaches
2 Luggage/Brake Vans
2. Hazur Sahib Nanded – Kollam – Hazur Sahib Nanded Express Specials (Train No. 07133 / 07134)
Service Dates
07133 Nanded → Kollam: 07th January 2026 (Wednesday)
Departure: 04.25 hrs → Arrival: 22.00 hrs (Thursday)
07134 Kollam → Nanded: 09th January 2026 (Friday)
Departure: 02.30 hrs → Arrival: 17.30 hrs (Saturday)
Major Stoppages
Mudkhed, Dharmabad, Nizamabad, Armoor, Karimnagar, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Khammam, Vijayawada, Tenali, Chirala, Renigunta, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Kayamkulam, and Kollam.
Coach Composition
5 AC Three-Tier Economy
9 AC Three-Tier Coaches
4 General Coaches
1 Divyangjan-Friendly Second Class
1 Brake/Luggage Van
