South Western Railway launches 14 special express trains between Hubballi and Kollam via Bengaluru for Sabarimala pilgrims, operating from September 28 to December 28. Bengaluru: Devotees travelling to Sabarimala from Karnataka will have more options this season, as South Western Railway has announced 14 special express services between Hubballi and Kollam Junction in Kerala via Bengaluru. The Hubballi–Kollam express special will operate on Sundays from September 28 to December 28, departing Hubballi at 3.15 pm and reaching Kollam at 12.55 pm the following day. The train will run with 22 coaches, comprising one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper, and five general compartments. Pilgrims heading to Sabarimala can conveniently alight at Chengannur, the closest railway station to the shrine, railway officials said.