In view of the Sabarimala pilgrimage season, the railway authorities have announced special trains connecting Machilipatnam, Kollam, and Narasapur.
Special Train 1: Machilipatnam – Kollam (07101)
Dates: 14, 21, 28 Dec; 26 Dec & 2 Jan
Departure: Machilipatnam – Friday 4:30 PM
Arrival: Kollam – Next day 10:00 PM
Kollam – Machilipatnam (07102)
Dates: 16, 23, 30 Dec; 28 Dec & 4 Jan
Departure: Kollam – Sunday 2:30 AM
Arrival: Machilipatnam – Next day 8:00 AM
Stops Include: Pothanur, Palakkad, Erode, Salem, Trichy, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, Kayamkulam, and several others.
Coach Facilities: AC, First Class, 2-tier, 3-tier, Sleeper.
Special Train 2: Narasapur – Kollam (07105)
Dates: 16 Dec – 18 Jan
Departure: Narasapur – Sunday 3:00 PM
Arrival: Kollam – Next day 10:00 PM
Kollam – Narasapur (07106)
Dates: 18 Jan – 20 Jan
Departure: Kollam – Tuesday 2:30 AM
Arrival: Narasapur – Next day 7:00 AM
Stops Include: Balagolu, Beemavaram, Akividu, Kayakaluru, Vijayawada, Tenali, Nellore, Renigunta, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Palakkad, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, Kayamkulam, and others.
Coach Facilities: AC, 2-tier, 3-tier, Sleeper.
Key Points:
Both trains will stop at Pothanur: Machilipatnam-Kollam/Narasapur-Kollam trains arrive at 12:00 PM and Kollam-Machilipatnam/Narasapur at 11:10 AM.
Multiple classes available ensure comfort for pilgrims traveling for Sabarimala season.