South Central Railway Announces 54 Special Train Services for Sabarimala Pilgrims from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
Hyderabad, November 12, 2026: In view of the anticipated rush of Sabarimala pilgrims during the Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage season, South Central Railway (SCR) has announced 54 special train services connecting various destinations with Kollam in Kerala.
The special trains will operate between November 2026 and January 2027, providing additional travel facilities for Ayyappa devotees travelling from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of the country to Kerala.
Special Trains and Routes
The announced services include the following trains:
- 07193/07194 – Hyderabad–Kollam–Hyderabad Specials: Four services in each direction, operating in December.
- 07180/07181 – Charlapalli–Kollam–Charlapalli Specials: Six services in each direction, operating between November and December.
- 07195/07196 – Charlapalli–Kollam–Charlapalli Specials: Nine services in each direction, operating from November 2026 to January 2027.
- 07197/07198 – Charlapalli–Kollam–Charlapalli Specials: Four services in each direction during December.
- 07199/07200 – Charlapalli–Kollam–Charlapalli Specials (via Kazipet): Three services in each direction, operating between December and January.
- 07189/07190 – Nanded–Kollam–Charlapalli Special: One service in each direction during November.
Important Stations Covered
The special trains will provide connectivity to several important stations, including Secunderabad, Charlapalli, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Nadikude, Piduguralla, Guntur, Tenali, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Perambur, Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam, Karunagapalli.
The trains operating via Kazipet will also cover Bhongir, Jangaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Kesamudram, Mahbubabad, Dornakal and Khammam, among other stations.
The Nanded–Kollam special will operate via Mudkhed, Basar, Nizamabad and Kamareddi, with additional stoppages along the route.
Coach Composition
Depending on the service, the special trains will comprise First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.
Service Schedule
The 54 services are scheduled as follows:
- 07193/07194: December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28.
- 07180/07181: November 20, 22, 27 and 29; December 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27.
- 07195/07196: November 22, 24 and 29; December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29; January 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19.
- 07197/07198: December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25.
- 07199/07200: December 30; January 1, 6, 8, 13 and 15.
- 07189/07190: November 15 and 17.
Booking for these special trains is expected to open soon on the official Indian Railways booking website, www.irctc.co.in.