In view of the heavy pilgrim rush during the Sabarimala season, the Salem Railway Division has announced a special express train service between Charlapalli in Telangana and Kollam in Kerala, operating via Pothanur. This special train aims to ease travel for devotees heading towards Kerala.
According to the press release issued by the Salem Railway Division:
Charlapalli - Kollam (Train No. 07121)
Departure: December 20 at 11:15 AM from Charlapalli
Arrival: Next day at 10:00 PM at Kollam
Kollam - Charlapalli (Train No. 07122)
Departure: December 22 at 2:30 AM from Kollam
Arrival: Next day at 12:30 PM at Charlapalli
Major Stations Covered
The special Sabarimala season train will halt at several key stations including:
- Kayamkulam
- Chengannur
- Tiruvalla
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam Town
- Aluva
- Thrissur
- Palakkad
- Pothanur
- Tiruppur
- Erode
- Salem
- Jolarpettai
- Katpadi
- Chittoor
- Tirupati
- Renigunta
- Nellore
- Ongole
- Tenali
- Vijayawada
- Warangal
This special service provides seamless connectivity across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, ensuring smoother travel for Sabarimala pilgrims during the peak season.