Mandya: Train services from Mysuru to Bengaluru were affected for nearly two hours yesterday afternoon after the Tipu Express hit two buffaloes. The incident occurred between Mandya and Hanakere Stations.
The train, with over 1,000 passengers, was heading to Bengaluru when it hit the buffaloes, Railway officials said. The incident occurred at 12.10 pm and the incident damaged the steam pipe of the train. The train’s air compressor (main component of the braking system) was also damaged. Officials said that a herd of buffaloes crossed the tracks as the train was speeding. Tipu Express leaves Mysuru at 11.30 am.
