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 Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYS | Mysore | 11:30 AM | 0 (Source) | Day 1 |
| MYA | Mandya Railway Station | 12:08 PM | 45 | Day 1 |
| KGI | Kengeri | 1:18 PM | 127 | Day 1 |
| SBC | Bangalore | 2:00 PM | 139 (Destination) | Day 1 |
12614
Runs Daily
| Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBC | Bangalore | 3:00 PM | 0 (Source) | Day 1 |
| KGI | Kengeri | 3:17 PM | 13 | Day 1 |
| MYA | Mandya Railway Station | 4:24 PM | 93 | Day 1 |
| MYS | Mysore | 5:30 PM | 139 (Destination) | Day 1 |
Locomotive
This train is powered by a WAP-7 from Krishnarajapuram Loco shed.