Bholu or Bholu the guard elephant is the mascot of Indian Railways.
The mascot, a cartoon of an elephant holding a signal lamp with green
light in one hand, was initially designed for Indian Railways' 150th
year commemoration events and was unveiled on 16 April 2002 in Bangalore. Later in 2003, Indian Railways decided to permanently retain it as the official mascot.
Bholu is presented as a train guard and he holds a signal lamp with green light in one hand. The green light is the symbol of movement which assures trains and passengers to go ahead with safety and without fear.
He is also the most universally accepted symbol of train running and interaction with passengers. He not only denotes stability but also represents the workforce of the Railways. He is with the train passengers at all times, day and night, and, as train in-charge, is responsible for the safety of a running train and the well-being of passengers. The green light in his hand symbolises movement, the intention to go ahead with safety and positivism.
Bholu is presented as a train guard and he holds a signal lamp with green light in one hand. The green light is the symbol of movement which assures trains and passengers to go ahead with safety and without fear.
He is also the most universally accepted symbol of train running and interaction with passengers. He not only denotes stability but also represents the workforce of the Railways. He is with the train passengers at all times, day and night, and, as train in-charge, is responsible for the safety of a running train and the well-being of passengers. The green light in his hand symbolises movement, the intention to go ahead with safety and positivism.
