There is a new train in town and it has caught the attention of hundreds of children! The second edition of the Science Express-Climate Action Special, arrived at Whitefield railway station in the city on Tuesday, and will remain here till Thursday.
The train, which is on its ninth tour around the country, started from Safdarjung railway station in February this year. Visitors can see climate change concepts and news displayed across 13 coaches, which include topics that will help students understand the impact, mitigation and adaptation of several species to climate change. The coaches will also have exhibitions put up by the Department of Biotechnology, the National Innovation Foundation, and will also have a hands-on lab termed ‘Joy of Science’.
The train arrived in Whitefield from Kalluru in Telangana and will move to Kengeri station on Friday, before leaving the city on June 11. The train will have halted at 68 stations across the country by the time it ends its tour in September, covering 19,000 km.
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School children can register for the lab in batches of 20 by calling 09428405407. The exhibition will be open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Entry is free.
