Sabarimala: Railways will begin operating "Sabari special trains" tomorrow, which will include Vande Bharat. Details, routes, and times are available here

Sabarimala: Railways will begin operating "Sabari special trains" tomorrow, which will include Vande Bharat. Details, routes, and times are available here

Sabarimala: Railways will begin operating "Sabari special trains" tomorrow, which will include Vande Bharat. Details, routes, and times are available here

In order to handle the increased passenger demand during the present Sabarimala season, Southern Railway would operate special fare trains between Kachiguda and Kollam as well as a Sabari special train between Chennai Central and Kottayam.

The Southern Railway has said that it would run special fare trains between Kachiguda and Kollam as well as the Vande Bharat Sabari special train between Chennai Central and Kottayam. The choice is made during the Sabarimala season, when there is an increased influx of pilgrims.

The notice from Southern Railway via a Twitter social media post.

On December 15, 17, 22, and 24, at 4:30 am, Train No. 06151 MGR Chennai Central - Kottayam Vande Bharat Special will leave from MGR Chennai Central and arrive in Kottayam at 4:15 pm the same day.

On December 16, 18, 23, & 25, Train No. 06152 Kottayam - Dr. MGR Chennai Central will leave Kerala City at 4:40 am and arrive at the destination at 5:15 pm on the same day. Throughout its voyage, the train will make stops at certain stations, including as Katpadi, Salem, Palakkad, and Aluva.

Train No. 07109 Kachiguda-Kollam is scheduled to depart Kachiguda, Telangana, on December 18 and 25 at 11:45 p.m. Additionally, it will depart at the same hour on January 1, 8, and 15. On the third day of the voyage, the train is scheduled to arrive in Kollam at 5:30 am.

The train number 07110 Kollam - Kachiguda special fare special is scheduled to depart Kollam on December 20 and 27 at 10:45 am. It will also depart at the same time on January 3, 10, and 17. On its return voyage, the train would arrive in Kacheguda around 3:45 pm on the second day.

A few days ago, the unexpected increase of pilgrims to the Sabarimala hill shrine revealed a problem with mismanagement. Indian Railways hence took this step. The Mandalam-Makaravilakku season began on November 17 of this year, and it is well known that large crowds are seen during this time of year.

BJP and Congress, among other opposition parties, accused the Kerala administration of having managerial problems. On December 13, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the government's position, asserting that the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala was under control and that the government apparatus was actively getting involved in the temple's operations.