These services aim to provide convenient travel options for devotees visiting the revered shrine.
To accommodate the extra rush of Sabarimala pilgrims during the festive season, South Central Railway has announced 44 special trains between Visakhapatnam and Kollam, and Srikakulam Road and Kollam. These services aim to provide convenient travel options for devotees visiting the revered shrine.
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| S. No | Tr. No | From – To | Dep | Arr | Day | Date of Journey | |
| 1 | 8539 | Visakhapatnam – Kollam | 08.20 (Wed) | 12.55 (Thu) | Wednesday | 04.12.2024 to 26.02.2025 | |
| 2 | 8540 | Kollam – Visakhapatnam | 19.35 (Thu) | 23.20 (Fri) | Thursday | 05.12.2024 to 27.02.2025 | |
| 3 | 8553 | Srikakulam Rd – Kollam | 06.00 (Sun) | 14.30 (Mon) | Sunday | 01.12.2024 to 26.01.2025 | |
| 4 | 8554 | Kollam –Srikakulam Rd | 16.30 (Mon) | 02.30 (Wed) | Monday | 02.12.2024 to 27.01.2025 |
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Train Details and Schedules
- Visakhapatnam – Kollam – Visakhapatnam Specials (Train No. 08539/08540)
- Total Services: 26
- Stops En Route: Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Tenali, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, and Kayankulam.
- Srikakulam Road – Kollam – Srikakulam Road Specials (Train No. 08553/08554)
- Total Services: 18
- Stops En Route: Ponduru, Chipurupalli, Vizianagaram, Kottavalasa, Pendurti, Duvvada, Anakapalle, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, and Kayankulam.
Train Composition
Both sets of trains will include coaches of the following classes:
- 2AC
- 3AC
- Sleeper Class
- General Second Class
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