Ferozepur March 3, 2019: Ludhiana Railway Station of Northern Railway in Ferozepur Division, becomes the first to hoist a gigantic Tricolour – 30 feet in length and 20 feet in breadth -on a 100 feet tall pole in the circulating area of the main entrance.
The flag is an attempt of Railways to rekindle the spirit of nationalism and instill the sense of pride among rail passengers.
The Railway Board has directed that National Flags be hoisted at all the A1 Category Railway Stations on Indian Railways and acting upon this, Ludhiana railway officials have taken the initiative.
The flag hoisting ceremony was performed by Gian Chand – a retired railway official.
On this occasion, Station Director Ludhiana, Abhinav Singla and Senior Inspector Ajay Pal, and a huge gathering of railway officials, rail Passenger, and public were present. Singla said it is a matter of proud for us.
For the convenience of the passengers, two lifts are operating at the railway station and one escalator will also be installed shortly, he added.