Vigil on wheels

India, 1955

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Portrays the job done by railway men in providing safety for passengers who speed across India day and night. Shows the maintenance of locomotives and carriages, and the frequent checking to which they are subject to ensure proper functioning.

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Credits

director

V.R. Sarma

producer

M. Bhavnani

production company

Films Division, Government of India

Duration

00:11:33:00

Production places
India
Production dates
1955

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