Railways form nerve centre of Indian economy. It has a rich history. Join us as we take you on a joyride to the one place where all the history is preserved with love and care.
Chanakyapuri in New Delhi is known for its affluent neighbourhood and for being a diplomatic enclave. But what makes it famous is the National Rail Museum. Hundreds flock daily to this amazing, one-of-its-kind museum, to take a tour and experience the rich history of Indian Railways. Reaching the National Rail Museum is easy by bus, cab, or metro rail.
Its origin dates to the early 70s though the idea of a transport museum was planned as far back as 1962. Thanks to Michael Graham Satow, a rail enthusiast, the museum took shape after foundation stone of the Rail Transport Museum was laid by then President of India VV Giri on October 7, 1971. Nearly after six years it came to life when the then Minister for Railways Kamlapati Tripathi inaugurated on 1st February 1977. Originally the Rail Transport Museum was planned as a part of a larger complex covering the history of Railways, Roadways, Airways and Water-ways in India but later developed into a full-fledged National Rail Museum in 1995.
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