Sabarimala Special Train 2026: Chennai - Kollam Weekly Service for 3 Months

Southern Railway has announced a special weekly train service between Chennai Central and Kollam to facilitate travel for Sabarimala Ayyappa devotees. The special train will operate for three months to manage the increased passenger demand during the pilgrimage season.

According to the announcement dated November 10, 2026, the special train will depart from Chennai Central every Monday and reach Kollam. The return service from Kollam to Chennai Central will operate every Tuesday.

The additional train service is expected to benefit devotees travelling from Chennai and surrounding districts to Kerala for the Sabarimala pilgrimage.

Kollam is an important railway access point for pilgrims travelling towards Sabarimala. The special service is expected to improve connectivity and provide additional travel convenience during the busy pilgrimage season.

Passengers are advised to check the official Southern Railway website for train numbers, timings, stoppages and reservation details before planning their journey.