Special Train Services Announced Between Telangana–Karnataka- AP–Tamil Nadu–Kerala for December 2025 – January 2026
Indian Railways has introduced a series of special train services to manage the heavy festival and year-end passenger rush across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The newly announced specials include the Charlapalli – Kollam – Charlapalli Express Specials (Train No. 07119/07120) and the Mangaluru Jn – Thiruvananthapuram North – Mangaluru Jn Weekly Express Specials (Train No. 06041/06042).
1. Charlapalli – Kollam – Charlapalli Express Specials (07119/07120)
Train No. 07119 – Charlapalli → Kollam (via Secunderabad, Raichur, Kadapa, Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi)
Runs on: 17th & 31st December 2025 (Wednesdays)
Departure: Charlapalli at 10:30 hrs
Arrival: Kollam at 22:00 hrs next day
Total Services: 2
Train No. 07120 – Kollam → Charlapalli (via Katpadi, Tirupati, Renigunta, Kadapa)
Runs on: 19th December 2025 & 2nd January 2026 (Fridays)
Departure: Kollam at 02:30 hrs
Arrival: Charlapalli at 13:20 hrs next day
Total Services: 2
Major Halts Include:
Secunderabad, Vikarabad, Raichur, Guntakal, Kadapa, Tirupati, Chittoor, Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Kayamkulam and Kollam.
Coach Composition:
1 AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier
2 AC 2-Tier coaches
5 AC 3-Tier coaches
10 Sleeper Class
4 General Second Class
2 Second Class Luggage/Brake Vans
These services provide a direct long-route connection linking Telangana with key cities across AP, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, especially useful for Sabarimala, holiday, and year-end travellers.
2. Mangaluru Jn – Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Express Specials (06041/06042)
Train No. 06041 – Mangaluru Jn → Thiruvananthapuram North
Runs on: Sundays from 7th December 2025 to 18th January 2026
Departure: 18:00 hrs
Arrival: 06:30 hrs next day
Train No. 06042 – Thiruvananthapuram North → Mangaluru Jn
Runs on: Mondays from 8th December 2025 to 19th January 2026
Departure: 08:30 hrs
Arrival: 20:30 hrs same day
Major Halts Include:
Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Kayamkulam, Kollam.
Coach Composition:
1 AC 2-Tier
3 AC 3-Tier
15 Sleeper Class
2 General Second Class (Divyangjan-friendly)
This weekly service enhances connectivity between the Malabar coast and the Kerala capital region, offering an important travel option during the peak pilgrimage season.
