| Dates | 25 February 1996 - 18 March 1996 | ||
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| Teams | 4 | ||
| Champions | Munster (40th title) Anthony Daly (captain) | ||
| Runners-up | Leinster Brian Whelehan (captain) | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 3 | ||
| Goals scored | 9 (3 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 84 (28 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Gary Kirby (4-08) | ||
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The 1996 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 68th staging of the Railway Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927.[1] The cup began on 25 February 1996 and ended on 18 March 1996.
Munster were the defending champions.
On 18 March 1996, Munster won the cup after a 2-20 to 0–10 defeat of Leinster in the final at Cusack Park.[2] This was their 40th Railway Cup title overall and their second title in succession.