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A look at Indian railway culture via the lives of three typical Indian Railways employees.

Director Gerry Troyna follows three typical employees of the vast organisation Indian Railways as they face the annual battle to keep trains running during the monsoon season.

Director Gerry Troyna paints an affectionate portrait of the Indian railway culture. 

Indian Railways is a vast organisation, employing 1,500,000 people and catering for every aspect of their lives from cradle to grave. The documentary follows three typical employees as they face the annual battle to keep trains running during the monsoon season.

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Two films by director Gerry Troyna examining Indian railway culture

Two films by director Gerry Troyna, painting an affectionate portrait of the Indian railway culture

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