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QLN/Kollam Junction (Quilon) (6 PFs)
कोल्लम जंक्शन
കൊല്ലം ജംഗ്ഷൻ

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (20:41) by Yassshh~


Kollam Junction, also known as Quilon, is a major railway station in Kerala, India. Located on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chennai mainline, it offers a bustling hub with six platforms serving numerous trains. Passengers can find various amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and book stalls, catering to diverse needs. The station's proximity to the scenic Ashtamudi Lake and historic landmarks like the Tangasseri Lighthouse adds to its allure, attracting tourists and travelers alike.

Tourism

Thangasseri Lighthouse: A historic lighthouse offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
Ashtamudi Lake: A scenic lake known for its unique eight-branched structure and boat rides.
Kollam Beach: A beautiful beach offering relaxation and water sports activities.
Mahadeva Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate carvings.
St. Andrews Church: A historic church known for its colonial architecture and peaceful ambiance.

Food

Sree Krishna Hotel: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious South Indian dishes.
Hotel Woodlands: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian options, including North Indian and Chinese cuisine.
The Grand Vegetarian: A fine-dining vegetarian restaurant serving a delectable range of dishes.
Anjappar: A well-known South Indian vegetarian restaurant serving traditional delicacies.
Saravana Bhavan: A chain of vegetarian restaurants renowned for its South Indian thalis.

Station Address

Jn Pt KYJ/TVC/TSI, NH-544, Chinnakkada Roundabout, Chamkkada, Kollam District - 691001.
State: Kerala

Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)


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Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 135
Number of Originating Trains: 43
Number of Terminating Trains: 43
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Nov 29 2017 (17:03)   QLN/Kollam Junction (Quilon) (6 PFs)
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Thangassery is approx 5 kms from Kollam. It has Thangassery Lighthouse which is the tallest lighthouse in Kerala
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Nov 06 2023 (10:23)   20632/Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central Vande Bharat Express | TVC/Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum) (5 PFs)
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I had travelled from TVC to TCR in 20632 Vande Bharat Express on 4th November 2023. I have attached a pic of catering services available in the train. Could be useful for passengers to plan for opting food preference.
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Nov 06 2023 (12:47)
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Useful info. Thanks.

How was the journey, rush etc. Any specific feedback ?
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I was not aware of the fact that incoming 20631 will not return as 20632. But the porters and VB staff guided me back to PF.No.1 where another rake would be coming. On that day, 20632 ran with white rake. Our coach was full. Intermediate travellers are more in number. Got good priority till Kayankulam. After we joined ALLP line, we were crawling and halted before Cheppad for 30 mins. Again we started and stopped after 10 mins. This happened again and again. And we halted at Harippad. Finally after getting delayed by more than 1.5 hrs, we arrived at ALLP. This was due to signal failure as informed by TTE. After ALLP, we were trolled very badly being halted at MAKM to give way for some other train. Got good priority post ERS.Finally, we reached TCR delayed by 2 hours. One passenger who boarded from ERS was complaining to...
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Food, journey everything is excellent. Had there been no signal failure, the journey would have been pleasant. People can opt for this train without hesitation.

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Nov 07 2023 (15:52)
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Good feedback. Yes there are a set if trains departing from ERS around 8pm like ERS-Okha, ERS-Ajmer and few others as well. For people between TVC-ERS (via Allp), this VB is a good connecting option. And rightly said that the main success of VB in Kerala is because of the intermediate passengers and coverage to almost all major towns/districts in Kerala
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Adding to the above tip, the VB attendants were all local people which I have not seen so far in my travel experience. They speak Malayalam and also Hindi very fluently.
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Nov 10 2023 (13:16)
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Yes this was highlighted in the beginning when the services started and also there were escalations that the food served was not local cuisine and was not good. Later they have corrected it. The base kitchen cooks are local staff and also good to see that they have deployed staff who can converse in local language. Hope the other VB' in TN and Karnataka also take a leaf out of this
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