South Central Railway will operate 54 special train services to manage the seasonal rush of passengers travelling to Sabarimala, with bookings for the announced services opening at 8 am on November 13, 2026.
The trains will connect several destinations with Kollam, a major railhead used by pilgrims travelling to the Sabarimala temple. The additional services are intended to provide more travel options during the pilgrimage season and help accommodate increased passenger demand.
According to South Central Railway, the listed services include Train No. 07189, the Nanded–Kollam Weekly Special, and Train No. 07193, the Hyderabad–Kollam Weekly Special. Four Charlapalli–Kollam Weekly Special services will also operate under Train Nos. 07180, 07195, 07197 and 07199.
The announcement places Kollam at the centre of a wider seasonal rail movement involving passengers from Telangana and Maharashtra-linked destinations, as well as other locations served by the special trains. For pilgrims, the services offer additional choices beyond regular train operations for reaching the railhead nearest to the pilgrimage route.
South Central Railway has advised passengers to reserve tickets in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience. The railway’s decision to add 54 services reflects the recurring pressure placed on transport networks during major pilgrimage periods, when demand rises sharply over a limited travel window.
Details supplied by the railway authority identify the train numbers and principal origins included in the announcement, while the full operating schedule for all 54 services was not provided in the source material. Passengers will need to check booking availability and service details through the authorised railway reservation system before planning their journeys.
