National Rail Museum

The foundation stone for National Rail Museum was laid by then Hon’ble President of India Shri V.V. Giri on 7th October, 1971. It was set up as the first ever Transport Museum in India and was named as “Rail Transport Museum”(RTM). The museum was inaugurated and opened for public on 1st February, 1977 by the then Hon’ble Minister of Railways Shri Kamlapathi Tripathi. The museum was renamed as National Rail Museum in October 1995.

The National Rail Museum, New Delhi represents the splendid rich heritage of Indian Railway sprawling in over 11 acres of land. Emulating the setting of a railway yard, the extensive outdoor gallery houses a variety of steam, diesel and electric locomotives along with fascinating collection of royal saloons, wagons, carriages, armored trains, rail cars. These original life-size exhibits have been well maintained and restored. Interactive displays and models exhibited inside the Indoor gallery displays the remarkable stories related to early modes of transportation till date and future endeavors in Indian Railways. There are also some remarkable collections of historical photographs, documents, railway artifacts, static exhibits, antiquated items and old furniture which enhance the experience of around 05 lakhs visitors every year and envisioned them how a single investment of Indian Railway helped in unification and progress of India as a nation.

Spend a day with your family & friends and enjoy museum express coupled with a lavish meal at rail restaurant.

National Rail Museum is open for Visitors. Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM To 05:00 PM (Last Entry 04:30 PM).