Special Trains, RTC Buses To Ease Sabarimala Pilgrims’ Travel
Rail and road transport services to connect devotees with major pilgrimage destinations from November 15.
Nizamabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) and the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are preparing to operate special services to meet the increased demand from devotees travelling to pilgrimage centres during the Sabarimala season.
The SCR will operate a special train from Nanded to Kollam in Kerala on November 15, covering Nizamabad, Charlapally, Nalgonda, Guntur, Gudur and Perambur en route. The service is expected to benefit Ayyappa devotees from north Telangana and neighbouring districts.
Another special train from Nanded to Kollam, via Nizamabad and Peddapalli, has also been proposed to provide additional connectivity for pilgrims.
Meanwhile, the TGSRTC will operate special bus services from November 19 to several religious destinations, including Pandharpur, Ganugapur, Bidar, Kanipakam, Vellore Golden Temple, Arunachalam, Mahanandi and Alampur Jogulamba temple.
The transport arrangements are aimed at facilitating travel for devotees during the pilgrimage season. Based on passenger demand, TGSRTC depots will operate additional buses at affordable fares.