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 just a stop at Mandya.

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 "The Warrior" Tippu Sultan who ruled Srirangapatna and ended his life fighting against the British at Srirangapatna in 1799.

Rake sharing

It shares its rake with the Bangalore City - Dharwad Siddaganga Intercity Express & the Bangalore City - Shimoga Town Intercity Express.

Timing

This train leaves Mysore at 11:15 hrs & reaches Bangalore at 13:45 hrs; 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.

Engine

This train is powered by a WDP-4 or a WDP-4B from Hubli or Krishnarajapuram.