New visiting time for Howrah Rail Museum

New visiting time for Howrah Rail Museum

Howrah: For the convenience of visitors, the visiting hours of Regional Rail Museum, Eastern Railway, Howrah has been revised with effect from January 8. As per new timings, the museum will now remain open from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm instead of current timings of 1 pm to 8 pm. The museum will remain closed on Thursday as usual.

The museum which preserved the heritage of the development of railway system of Eastern India has further been beautified with the inclusion of various items having broad historicity. Now to attract more visitors, the first AC electric locomotive which dates back to November, 1960 will be on display. Railway minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate the display through remote control from Howrah station.