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Railway Worker’s Clean‑Up of Flag on Dusty Train Engine Wins Hearts Online
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 10:38 AM
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A railway employee cleaned the Indian flag painted on a dusty locomotive, sparking widespread admiration across social media.
A railway employee spotted a locomotive whose Indian flag had become obscured by dust and grime. The worker took a rag and a bucket of water, carefully wiping the flag until its colors shone again.
The clean‑up was captured on video and shared by the employee’s colleagues. Within hours the clip went viral, with netizens praising the gesture as a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s emblem.
In a brief statement, the railway worker said the act was a simple way to honor the flag and remind others of its significance.
The incident has highlighted the deep respect for national symbols that many railway staff uphold, and it has become a symbol of pride for people across the country.
The clean‑up was captured on video and shared by the employee’s colleagues. Within hours the clip went viral, with netizens praising the gesture as a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s emblem.
In a brief statement, the railway worker said the act was a simple way to honor the flag and remind others of its significance.
The incident has highlighted the deep respect for national symbols that many railway staff uphold, and it has become a symbol of pride for people across the country.