{"id":7498,"date":"2025-08-04T13:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=7498"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:44:45","slug":"sabarimala-special-trains-hyderabad-kollam-hyderabad-via-nadikudi-guntur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/sabarimala-special-trains-hyderabad-kollam-hyderabad-via-nadikudi-guntur\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Nadikudi, Guntur)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\" style=\"color: #222222;font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 26px;padding: 0px;text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold\">Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Nadikudi, Guntur)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 26px;padding: 0px;text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold\">Train No. 07133 \/ 07134 Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Nadikudi, Guntur, Gudur, Renigunta, Melpakkam \u2013 02 services):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 26px;padding: 0px;text-align: justify\">Train No. 07133 Hyderabad-Kollam special train will depart Hyderabad at 14.40 hrs on 16thJanuary, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 23.55 hrs on the next day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 26px;padding: 0px;text-align: justify\">In the return direction, Train No. 07134 Kollam-Hyderabad special train will depart Kollam at 03.00 hrs on 18th January, 2025 and arrive Hyderabad at 10.45 hrs on the next day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 26px;padding: 0px;text-align: justify\">Enroute, these special trains will stop at Secunderabad, Cherlapalli, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Vishnupuram, Nadikude, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Tenali, Nidubrolu, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole, Kavali, Nellore, Gudur, Venkatagiri, Sri Kalahasti, Renigunta, Tiruttani, Katpadi, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalem, Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengancheri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara and Kayankulam stations in both the directions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 26px;padding: 0px;text-align: justify\">Note: Advance Reservations for these special trains will commence from \u00ad08:00 hrs of Monday i.e., 4th November, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"entry-footer\" style=\"color: #222222;font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;background-color: #ffffff\">Here\u2019s the most accurate, up-to-date overview (as of mid\u20112025) of the <strong>Sabarimala Special\u2011Fare (Suvidha) train service between Hyderabad (Hyderabad Deccan Nampally \u2013 HYB) and Kollam Junction (QLN)<\/strong>, operating via the <strong>Nadikudi\u2013Guntur<\/strong> route:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude86 Train Nos.\u202f07133 \/ 07134 \u2013 Hyderabad \u2194 Kollam (via Nadikudi, Guntur, Renigunta)<\/h2>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcc5 Historic Operation (Pilgrimage 2025 Season)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Operated as a seasonal pilgrim special during <strong>December 2019 \u2013 January 2025<\/strong>, with <strong>two round trips<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>07133<\/strong>: Departed <strong>Hyderabad Deccan ~14:40 hrs<\/strong>, arrived <strong>Kollam ~23:55 hrs<\/strong> the following day, covering ~1,522\u202fkm in ~33 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>07134 (return)<\/strong>: Departed <strong>Kollam ~03:00 hrs<\/strong>, arriving <strong>Hyderabad next morning around 10:45 hrs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Route included stops at Secunderabad, Nadikudi Junction (through Guntur corridor), Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Coimbatore, and Kayamkulam before reaching Kollam. Recharge point at <strong>Nadikudi<\/strong>, representing the Nadikudi\u2013Guntur link in operation pre\u20112025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u26a0\ufe0f 2025 Season Status<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>As of <strong>mid\u20112025<\/strong>, <em>no public listing<\/em> or confirmation exists for 07133 or 07134 in the <strong>2025\u201325 or 2025\u201326 Sabarimala pilgrim special calendars<\/strong> issued by SCR or IRCTC.<\/li>\n<li>This indicates that the route\u2014while historically via Nadikudi\u2013Guntur\u2014is <strong>not active for current pilgrim seasons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2699\ufe0f Why This Train Matters (or Doesn\u2019t Now)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It used the <strong>Nadikudi\u2013Guntur\u2013Gudur alignment<\/strong>, a route partly under redevelopment\u2014but full <strong>Nadikudi\u2013Srikalahasti section won&#8217;t be operational until late 2025 or later<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Suvidha specials like 07133\/34 <strong>run with very low priority<\/strong>, often suffer multi-hour delays, and offer <strong>no pantry, berth linen, or onboard hospitality<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Travel Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of relying on seasonal specials, consider these regular services:<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Sabari Express (17229\/17230)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily<\/strong> train between <strong>Secunderabad and Thiruvananthapuram Central<\/strong>, stopping at <strong>Kollam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Offers full amenities: <strong>AC First\/2\/3, Sleeper, pantry car, reliable service with average speed ~52\u202fkm\/h<\/strong>, ~30-hour journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Kollam\u2013Tirupati Express (17421\/17422)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>bi\u2011weekly, permanent service inaugurated in March 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Covers <strong>Kollam \u2194 Tirupati<\/strong> with <strong>LHB coaches<\/strong>, onboard catering, and AC\/Sleeper classes (~15h40 travel time).<\/li>\n<li>Telangana pilgrims can connect via Tirupati or Secunderabad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\udded Summary Table<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Train No.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>07133 \/ 07134 (Hyderabad \u2194 Kollam)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Hyderabad Deccan \u2192 Nadikudi \u2192 Guntur \u2192 Renigunta \u2192 Coimbatore \u2192 Kollam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Distance \/ Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~1,522 km \/ ~33 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2025 Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Not scheduled<\/strong> \u2013 service inactive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Amenities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Basic only \u2014 no pantry, no bedding, low priority scheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Better Alternatives<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Sabari Express (daily) or Kollam\u2013Tirupati Express (bi\u2011weekly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u23f1 Planning Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Suvidha special-fare trains (0-series) are <strong>unpredictable and often delayed<\/strong>\u2014better avoid them for pilgrimage travel.<\/li>\n<li>Opt for <strong>Sabari Express or Kollam\u2013Tirupati Express<\/strong> for dependable, comfortable travel from Telangana to Kerala.<\/li>\n<li>For updates on any <strong>new pilgrim specials later in 2025<\/strong>, keep an eye on <strong>IRCTC\u2019s pilgrimage train calendar<\/strong> and <strong>SCR press releases expected in September\u2013October<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Would you like help <strong>checking seat availability on Sabari Express or Kollam\u2013Tirupati Express<\/strong>, or tracking for any <strong>new special train announcements later this year<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sabarimala special trains Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad (via. Nadikudi, Guntur) Train No. 07133 \/ 07134 Hyderabad-Kollam-Hyderabad Sabarimalai Special Trains (via. Nadikudi, Guntur, Gudur, Renigunta, Melpakkam \u2013 02 services): Train No. 07133 Hyderabad-Kollam special train will depart Hyderabad at 14.40 hrs on 16thJanuary, 2025 and arrive Kollam at 23.55 hrs on the next day. In the return direction, Train [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[184,669,185,20],"class_list":["post-7498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-special-trains","tag-sabarimala-special-trains","tag-sabarimala-special-trains-2019-20","tag-sabarimala-special-trains-list","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7498"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7498\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}