To accommodate the rising demand and alleviate passenger congestion during the Sabarimala season, South Western Railway(SWR) has introduced Sabari special weekly express trains between SSS Hubballi and Kottayam stations.
The details of these special trains are outlined below.
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1. SSS Hubballi–Kottayam–SSS Hubballi Weekly Special Express (Train No. 07305/07306)
- Frequency: Weekly
- Number of Trips: Eight
Departure from SSS Hubballi:
- Every Saturday from December 2, 2023, to January 20, 2024
- Departure Time: 10:30 AM
- Arrival at Kottayam: 08:15 AM on the respective next day
Return Journey from Kottayam:
- Every Sunday from December 3, 2023, to January 21, 2024
- Departure Time: 11:00 AM
- Arrival at SSS Hubballi: 09:50 AM on the respective next day
Composition:
- 1 AC Two Tier Coach
- 1 AC Three Tier Coach
- 10 Second Class Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Second Class Coaches
- 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans/Divyangjan Coaches
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Detailed timings:
| Train No. 07305 Hubballi – Kottayam | Station | Train No. 07306 Kottayam – Hubballi |
|---|---|---|
| (Sat) 10.30 | SSS Hubbali | 09:50 (Mon) |
| 11.58 / 12.00 | Haveri | 07:08 / 07:10 |
| 12.23 / 12.25 | Ranibennur | 06:37 / 06:39 |
| 13.03 / 13.05 | Davangere | 05:48 / 05:50 |
| 14.23 / 14.25 | Birur | 03:48 / 03:50 |
| 15.00 / 15.05 | Arsikere | 03:05 / 03:10 |
| 16.26 / 16.28 | Tumakuru | 01:43 / 01:45 |
| 17.13 / 17.15 | ChikkaBanavarab | 00:48 / 00.50 |
| 18.50 / 19.00 | SMVT Bengaluru | 00.05 / 00.15 |
| 19.13 / 19.15 | Krishnarajapuram | 23:48 / 23:50 |
| 19.23 / 19.25 | White Field | 23:33 / 23:35 |
| 20.04 / 20.05 | Bangarapet | 23:03 / 23:05 |
| 23.30 / 23.32 | Salem | 20:45 / 20:47 |
| 00:30 / 00:35 | Erode | 19:45 / 19:55 |
| 01.44 / 01.45 | Podanur | 17:45 / 17:47 |
| 02.45 / 02.50 | Palakkad | 16:20 / 16:30 |
| 03.55 / 04.00 | Thrissur | 13:32/13.35 |
| 04.48 / 04.50 | Aluva | 12:45 / 12:47 |
| 05.45 / 05.50 | Ernakulam Town | 12:15 / 12:20 |
| 8.15 (Sun) | Kottayam | 11:00 (Sun) |
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2. SSS Hubballi – Kottayam – SSS Hubballi Weekly Special Express (Train No. 07307/07308)
- Frequency: Weekly
- Number of Trips: Seven
Departure from SSS Hubballi:
- Every Tuesday from December 5, 2023, to January 16, 2024
- Departure Time: 11:00 AM
- Arrival at Kottayam: 08:15 AM on the respective next day
Return Journey from Kottayam:
- Every Wednesday from December 6, 2023, to January 17, 2024
- Departure Time: 11:00 AM
- Arrival at SSS Hubballi: 09:50 AM on the respective next day
Composition:
- 1 AC Two Tier Coach
- 1 AC Three Tier Coach
- 10 Second Class Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Second Class Coaches
- 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans/Divyangjan Coaches
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Detailed timings:
| Train No 07307 Hubballi – Kottayam | Stations | T No 07308 Kottayam – Hubballi |
|---|---|---|
| (Tue)11.00 | Hubbali | 09.50(Thu) |
| 12.03/12.05 | Haveri | 07.08/07.10 |
| 12.28/12.30 | Ranibennur | 06.37/06.39 |
| 13.15/13.17 | Davangere | 05.18/05.20 |
| 14.35/14.37 | Birur | 03.48/03.50 |
| 15.15/15.20 | Arsikere | 03.05/03.10 |
| 16.45/16.47 | Tumakuru | 01.43/01.45 |
| 17.28/17.30 | Chikka Banavara | 00.48/00.50 |
| 19.20./19.30 | SMVT Bengaluru | 00.05/00.15 |
| 19.43/19.45 | Krishnarajapuram | 23.48/23.50 |
| 19.55/19.57 | White Field | 23.33/23.35 |
| 20.32/20.34 | Bangarapet | 23.03/23.05 |
| 23.30/23.32 | Salem | 20.45/20.47 |
| 00.30/00.35 | Erode | 19.45/19.55 |
| 01.44/01.45 | Podanur | 17.45/17.47 |
| 03.15/03.25 | Palakkad | 16.20/16.30 |
| 04.30/04.32 | Thrissur | 13.32/13.35 |
| 05.51/05.53 | Aluva | 12.45/12.47 |
| 06.25/06.30 | Ernakulam Town | 12.15/12.20 |
| (Wed)08.15 | Kottayam | 11.00 (Wed) |
Advance reservations are now open for these special trains, providing passengers with a convenient and timely travel option during the Sabarimala season.
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