Tippu Express

The Tippu Express is a superfast train running between Bangalore and Mysore in India. It covers a distance of 139 km in 2.5 hours with two stops Mandya and a suburb in Bangalore city Kengeri .

South Western Railway launched an information and entertainment system, "Infotainment on Wheels," on the Tippu Express. The new infotainment system allows commuters on board to get real time information on arrival and departure of trains, and view daily news, weather and entertainment programmes.

Name

This train is named after a controversial king Tippu Sultan who ruled Kingdom of Mysore and died at the Battle of Srirangapatna in 1799.

Rake sharing

It shares its rake with the Siddhaganga Intercity Express & the Bangalore City–Shivamogga Town Intercity Express.

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Timing

This train leaves Mysore at 11:30hrs & reaches Bangalore at 14:00hrs; it leaves Bangalore City at 15:00 hrs & reaches Mysore at 17:30 hrs. Previously the train used to depart Mysore Junction at 11:00 and reach Bangalore city at 1:30, the only non-stop train between Mysore and Bangalore (only stop at Mandya). Nowadays its reaching Mysore between 17.15 and 17.30, as the double track work is completed..

Schedule

12613

Runs Daily

Station CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDistanceDay
MYSMysore11:30 AM0 (Source)Day 1
MYAMandya Railway Station12:08 PM45Day 1
KGIKengeri1:18 PM127Day 1
SBCBangalore2:00 PM139 (Destination)Day 1

12614

Runs Daily

Station CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDistanceDay
SBCBangalore3:00 PM0 (Source)Day 1
KGIKengeri3:17 PM13Day 1
MYAMandya Railway Station4:24 PM93Day 1
MYSMysore5:30 PM139 (Destination)Day 1

Locomotive

This train is powered by a WAP-7 from Krishnarajapuram Loco shed.

References

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