THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant move benefitting tourists and pilgrims, Southern Railway has announced a new stoppage at Varkala Shivagiri Station for the weekly special trains running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram North.
According to a press release (No.456/2025-26) dated October 8, 2025, the timings for the entire route of Train No. 01463/01464 have also been completely revised. The changes will be effective from October 9, 2025, for the service from LTT, Mumbai, and from October 11, 2025, for the service from Thiruvananthapuram North.
The new stop fulfills a long-standing demand of passengers, providing direct connectivity to the major pilgrimage and tourist destination of Varkala, famous for the Sivagiri Mutt and its scenic cliffs.
Revised Timetable and New Stoppage Details
Passengers are advised to take note of the new stoppage and the fully revised schedule. The key timings are as follows:
Train No. 01463 | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus → Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Special
(Effective from October 9, 2025)
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day |
| Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | – | 16:00 | Thursday |
| Thrissur | 15:57 | 16:00 | Friday |
| Aluva | 16:58 | 17:00 | Friday |
| Ernakulam Town | 17:30 | 17:35 | Friday |
| Kottayam | 18:37 | 18:40 | Friday |
| Kollam | 20:27 | 20:30 | Friday |
| Varkala Shivagiri | 20:49 | 20:50 | Friday |
| Thiruvananthapuram North | 22:45 | – | Friday |
Train No. 01464 | Thiruvananthapuram North → Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Special
(Effective from October 11, 2025)
| Station | Arrival | Departure | Day |
| Thiruvananthapuram North | – | 16:20 | Saturday |
| Varkala Shivagiri | 16:49 | 16:50 | Saturday |
| Kollam | 17:10 | 17:13 | Saturday |
| Kottayam | 19:00 | 19:03 | Saturday |
| Ernakulam Town | 20:40 | 20:45 | Saturday |
| Aluva | 21:10 | 21:12 | Saturday |
| Thrissur | 22:17 | 22:20 | Saturday |
| Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | 01:00 | – | Monday |
The comprehensive revision of the schedule affects timings at all intermediate stops. Passengers are requested to check the updated schedule on the official Indian Railways website or other railway information portals before planning their journey.
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