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dated August 1, 1958: Production of locomotives

The Indian Railways have made considerable progress in building up their rolling stock during the first three years of the Second Five-Year Plan. Of the total outlay of Rs 380 crores provided under the Plan for rolling stock of various types, the Railway Board has already approved of the purchase of Rs 370 crores. Bulk of the purchases will be made from manufacturers in India. The Chittaranjan locomotive works have in recent months touched a new record by turning out a complete locomotive every alternate day.

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