Question 1

Is photography allowed in rail museum?

Accepted Answer

Photography is allowed inside the Rail Museum. However it should be noted that DSLR and large cameras are not allowed to be carried inside the museum. Therefore you can take photos with your mobile phone camera.

Question 2

How do I get to the railway museum?

Accepted Answer

The Railway Museum is very well connected to the rest of the city through Metro and local transport buses.

You can take a yellow line Metro to the Jor Bagh Metro Station. The station is only 2 kilometers away from the museum and you can take a rickshaw to the museum from the metro station. You can also book a taxi cab or take a state transport bus to the museum.

Question 3

Where is Railway Museum situated?

Accepted Answer

The Rail Museum is situated in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, which is one of the most affluent and diplomatic enclaves in New Delhi. The neighborhood is connected to National Highway 8 via Ring Road and shares a border with Dhaula Kuan. 

There are two Metro stations closest to Chanakyapuri - Lok Kalyan Marg metro station and Jor Bagh metro station.

Question 4

What is Railway Museum?

Accepted Answer

The Railway Museum, also known as the National Railway Museum, is spread over 10 acres and displays the 163 years old Railway Heritage of the nation. Established in 1977, this place is home to some of the most fascinating railway paraphernalia in India.

Question 5

Who is known as the father of Indian Railway?

Accepted Answer

Lord Dalhousie introduced the Railway and Telegraph services in India during the British rule. He was a British officer and the Governor General of India in 1853 when trains first started in the country. That is why he is known as the father of Indian railways.