8 Special Trains Extended; Benefit for Sabarimala Pilgrims from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
South Western Railway has extended the services of several special trains connecting Karnataka with Kerala, providing additional travel options for passengers during the upcoming months. The extension is particularly significant for Sabarimala pilgrims, as the trains include a stop at Chengannur, one of the major railheads used by devotees travelling to Sabarimala.(sabarimalauptodate.in)
According to the railway notification, the services have been extended with the existing timings and stoppages. Advance reservation for these special trains is available through the Southern Railway system.
The extended services include the following trains:
➤Train No. 07313 – Hubballi–Kollam Special: Sundays, from October 4 to November 29, 2026 — 9 trips.➤Train No. 07314 – Kollam–Hubballi Special: Mondays, from October 5 to November 30, 2026 — 9 trips.(sabarimalauptodate.in)
➤Train No. 06523 – SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Special: Mondays, from October 5 to November 30, 2026 — 9 trips.
➤Train No. 06524 – Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru Special: Tuesdays, from October 6 to December 1, 2026 — 9 trips.
➤Train No. 06547 – SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Special: Wednesdays, from September 30 to November 25, 2026 — 9 trips.
➤Train No. 06548 – Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru Special: Thursdays, from October 1 to November 26, 2026 — 9 trips.
➤Train No. 06555 – SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Special: Fridays, from October 2 to November 27, 2026 — 9 trips.
➤Train No. 06556 – Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru Special: Sundays, from October 4 to November 29, 2026 — 9 trips.
Chengannur is an important transit point for Sabarimala pilgrims, and the availability of additional trains from Bengaluru, Hubballi and other destinations is expected to make rail travel more convenient during the pilgrimage season. The Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North specials, including Train Nos. 06523 and 06547, list Chengannur among their scheduled stops.
The extended services will therefore provide pilgrims with more options to reach Chengannur, from where they can continue their journey towards Sabarimala.
Railway authorities have advised passengers to check the latest timetable and reservation availability before travelling, as special-train schedules may be subject to operational changes.