Southern Railway has announced special trains and a Vande Bharat Express to accommodate the increased number of pilgrims traveling to the Sabarimala temple. The train numbered 06151, MGR Chennai Central-Kottayam Vande Bharat special, will depart from MGR Chennai Central at 8.30am and reach Kottayam at 7.20pm on the same day. This special train will be available on December 15, 17, 22, and 24. Similarly, the train numbered 06152, Kottayam-Chennai Central Vande Bharat special, will depart from Kottayam at 9pm and reach Chennai at 9.30am the next day.
