Kalinga Rail Heritage Museum inaugurated in Bhubaneswar

East Coast Railway (ECoR) general manager Vidya Bhushan inaugurated the Kalinga Rail Heritage Museum at Chandrasekharpur, here on Saturday.

Also present were additional general manager Sudhir Kumar, divisional railway manager of Khurda Road Rinkesh Roy and other principal heads of departments of ECoR.

Indian Railways and East Coast Railway in particular has a rich and illustrious history. There are a lot of untold stories about the railways, and the aim of establishing a Rail Museum in the capital city was to preserve the old Railway equipment, also to showcase the rich history of Railways in this region, to enlighten the public about railways and its achievements and to boost tourism.

Moreover, efforts have been made to preserve the long and vibrant history of Indian Railways along with the rich heritage of East Coast Railways.

Old equipment, instruments, technology devices and models have also been preserved in this Heritage Museum through an impressive display of artefacts, models and photographs.

In the indoor section, various documents, old manuals, railway maps, equipment and photographs from early days of Railways in India are put on display that would help visitors to capture the spectacular history and the rich heritage of Indian Railways.

There are also various documentaries which the visitors could find interesting. Articulate display of postage stamps and logos makes one take a trip down memory lane and appreciate the culture and heritage of the Railways.