Railway Heritage Centre

The Railway Heritage Centre is a museum in Tiruchirappalli dedicated to Indian railway history. Its indoor exhibits display historical documents, photographs, vintage objects like lamps and clocks, and personal items belonging to railway staff from different eras.

Southern Railway established this center in 2014 to commemorate 150 years of Indian railway history. The project marked a significant milestone in celebrating how railways developed and expanded across the region over generations.

The center preserves how railways shaped regional development and connected communities through its collections and displays. Visitors can observe the role trains played in moving people and goods, and how this transformed local life and trade.

The center is located near Tiruchirappalli Junction and is accessible without difficulty. Since it has both indoor and outdoor sections, visitors should plan enough time to explore both areas and be prepared for weather conditions.

The site operates a working toy train that runs regularly for rides and demonstrations. This miniature railway gives visitors, especially children, a hands-on experience of what traveling by train feels like.

Location: Tiruchirappalli

Inception: February 18, 2014

Operator: Southern Railway

GPS coordinates: 10.79670,78.68580

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47