"This is first time that over 10,000 locomotives will carry the National Flag," a railway official said.
Indian Railways is celebrating this Independence Day in a unique was by ensuring all railway engines carry National Flag stickers to celebrate the occasion.
"This is the first time that over 10,000 locomotives will carry the National Flag. Instructions were issued earlier this month. All our diesel and electrical locomotives will have a 4500mm x 3000mm sticker," Member, Traction, Ashwani Kumar Kapoor said.
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