Special Trains Between Hubballi and Kottayam to Clear Rush
South Western Railway has decided to run special weekly express trains between SSS Hubballi and Kottayam stations to cater to the increased demand and to clear the extra rush of passengers. The details of these special trains are as follows:
1. Train No. 07305/07306 SSS Hubballi–Kottayam–SSS Hubballi Weekly Special Express will run eight trips:
Train No. 07305 SSS Hubballi – Kottayam Weekly Special Express will depart from SSS Hubballi at 10:30 AM every Saturday from 02.12.2023 to 20.01.2024 and arrive at Kottayam at 08:15 AM on the respective next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 07306 Kottayam – SSS Hubballi Special Weekly Express will depart from Kottayam at 11:00 AM every Sunday from 03.12.2023 to 21.01.2024 and arrive SSS Hubballi at 09:50 AM on respective next day.
Enroute the train will have stoppages at Haveri, Ranibennur, Davangere, Birur, Arsikere, Tumakuru, Chikkabanavara, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Whitefield, Bangarapet, Salem, Erode, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva and Ernakulam Town in both directions.
2. Train No. 07307/07308 SSS Hubballi – Kottayam – SSS Hubballi Weekly Special Express will run seven trips:
Train No. 07307 SSS Hubballi – Kottayam Special Weekly Express will depart from SSS Hubballi at 11:00 AM every Tuesday from 05.12.2023 to 16.01.2024 and arrive Kottayam at 08:15 AM on respective next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 07308 Kottayam – SSS Hubballi Special Weekly Express will depart from Kottayam at 11:00 AM every Wednesday from 06.12.2023 to 17.01.2024 and arrive SSS Hubballi at 09:50 AM on respective next day.
Enroute the train will have stoppages at Haveri, Ranibennur, Davangere, Birur, Arsikere, Tumakuru, Chikkabanavara, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Whitefield, Bangarapet, Salem, Erode, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva and Ernakulam Town in both directions.
Both trains will consist of 1 AC Two Tier Coach, 1 AC Three Tier Coach, 10 Second Class Sleeper Coaches, 4 General Second Class Coaches, and 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans/Divyangjan Coaches.
Note: Linen & bedroll will not be provided on these trains. Passengers are requested to make their own arrangements for comfort and convenience during the journey.
For more information, passengers are advised to contact your nearest railway stations or visit the official websites of https://enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or dial helpline number 139, said SWR officials in a press release.
