East Coast Railway Announces Special Trains for Sabarimala Pilgrims
East Coast Railway has announced special trains to manage the rush of Ayyappa devotees.Two special trains will operate between Srikakulam Road and Kollam, and Visakhapatnam and Kollam.
Train No. 08553: Srikakulam Road to Kollam (every Sunday from Dec 1, 2024, to Jan 26, 2025) Kollam to Srikakulam Road (every Monday from Dec 2, 2024, to Jan 27, 2025) Visakhapatnam to Kollam (every Wednesday from Dec 4, 2024, to Feb 26, 2025)Kollam to Visakhapatnam (every Thursday from Dec 5, 2024, to Feb 27, 2025).
The trains will halt at major stations, including Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Renigunta, Katpadi, Salem, Erode, Palakkad, Ernakulam Town, and Kayamkulam.The trains will have AC, sleeper, and general compartments.
