About Railway Heritage Park
Railway Heritage Park is a themed public park located near New Tinsukia Junction in Tinsukia, Assam, developed by the Northeast Frontier Railway. It preserves and displays vintage railway artifacts, including a steam locomotive, coaches, and signalling equipment, reflecting the region's railway history dating to the Dibru-Sadiya Railway. The landscaped park with pathways, lawns and exhibits serves as a recreational and educational attraction for visitors and families.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped open-air park near Tinsukia railway station displaying preserved railway heritage items such as a vintage steam locomotive, old coaches, and historic signalling and track equipment. The park has manicured lawns, paved walking paths, benches and photo spots with informative displays about the railway history of Upper Assam. It is a relaxed, family-friendly space for sightseeing, photography and short leisure walks.
Key highlights
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Vintage steam locomotive on display
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Preserved heritage coaches and railway artifacts
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Historic signalling and telecommunication equipment exhibits
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Landscaped gardens with paved walkways and seating areas
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Educational displays on the Dibru-Sadiya Railway heritage
History of Railway Heritage Park
The park showcases the railway heritage of Upper Assam, linked to the Dibru-Sadiya Railway commissioned in 1882, one of the earliest railways in India built for tea and coal transportation. Developed by the Northeast Frontier Railway, it preserves locomotives, coaches and equipment that illustrate the evolution of rail transport in the region.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari Airport), approximately 40-45 km from Tinsukia, with road and rail connections onward to the park. |
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| By train |