Sabari Superfast Express

{{Short description|Train in India}} {{Unreferenced|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} {{Infobox rail service | name =Thiruvananthapuram Central - Secundrabad Junction Sabari Superfast Express | image = | image_width = 400PX | caption = Trivandrum Central Secundrabad Junction Sabari Superfast Express | type = Superfast Express | locale = Kerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1987|04|06}} | last = | operator = Southern Railway | ridership =Trivandrum Division | start = {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}} (TVC) | stops = 40 | end = Secunderabad (SC) | distance = {{convert|1555|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 28 hours (Approx.) | frequency = Daily | class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = Available | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = Yes | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}} | el = Yes, Fully Electrified Route | trainnumber = 20629 / 20630 | speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | map = 250px | map_state = }}

The 20629 / 20630 '''Sabari Superfast Express''' is the train operated in the route between Trivandrum and Secunderabad, it is the most demanded train which runs with heavy waiting list throughout the year. The Train is currently under the ownership of Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It runs between {{Stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} and {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}.

It is one of the 2 trains which are running between Hyderabad and Kerala. The train has a pantry car attached. It is always crowded with devotees looking to travel to the Sabarimala Temple.

== Etymology ==

The train is named after the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, the Sabarimala Temple.

== History == It was a mail express train and started its first service 37 years ago, on 6 April 1987.

Earlier the train used to run between Hyderabad Deccan and Cochin Harbour Terminus railway station from1987 till 2005. It was extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central from 27 March 2005.

The Train Category got Upgraded from Mail Express to Superfast Service from 29th September 2025.

== Schedule ==

The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Secunderabad Junction leaves at 6:45 AM and arrives at 11:00 AM the next day. It carries the number 20630.

The train in the opposite direction, from Secunderabad Junction to Thiruvananthapuram Central, leaves at 02:25 PM and arrives at 06:20 PM the next day. It uses the number 20629.

The total distance covered by this train is 1555 km (974 miles). The average journey takes approximately 28 hours.

== Important halting stations == thumb|Sabari express at Guntur Railway Station

*Thiruvananthapuram Central *Varkala *Kollam Junction *Karunagappalli *Kayamkulam *Mavelikara *Chengannur *Thiruvalla *Changanasseri *Kottayam *Ernakulam Town (North) *Aluva *Thrissur *Wadakkancherry *Ottapalam *Palakkad Junction *Coimbatore Junction *Tiruppur *Erode Junction *Salem Junction *Morappur *Jolarpettai Junction *Katpadi Junction *Chittoor *Tirupathi *Renigunta Junction *Gudur Junction *Nellore *Singarayakonda *Ongole *Chirala *Bapatla *Nidubrolu *Tenali Junction *Guntur Junction *sattenapalle *Piduguralla *Nadikudi *Miryalguda *Nalgonda *Charlapalli *Secunderabad Junction

== Rake sharing ==

This train runs with 3 dedicated rakes with primary maintenance at Trivandrum Central.

==Traction== Previously hauled by a WAP-4, the train is now regularly hauled by either a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 or Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

== References == {{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sabari Express}} Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram Category:Named passenger trains of India Category:Rail transport in Kerala Category:Rail transport in Telangana Category:Express trains in India Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh