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SCR to operate 60 pre-Sabarimala special trains to ease pilgrim rush

Hyderabad, Nov 7 (UNI) To manage the anticipated surge of devotees heading to Sabarimala, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the operation of 60 Pre-Sabarimala special train services connecting key destinations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with Kollam in Kerala.
These special trains will run between Machilipatnam, Narsapur, and Charlapalli to Kollam, covering multiple routes via Renigunta, Gudur, and Guntur, among others.
The services will operate from November 2025 to January 2026, ensuring smoother travel for pilgrims during the Sabarimala season, according to a SCR statement.
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