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The Lifeline Express
I don't know if anyone else watched "The Lifeline Express - India's Hospital Train" on BBC4 last night.
The Story of an Indian Train staffed by medical workers providing free health care to rural people who would not be able to reach a Hospital.
Specialist from large city hospitals give a week of their time to carry out eye, ear and other vital surgery on a train that is fully equipped with two opperating theatres travelling throughout India spending a few weeks in a location before moving on. The people who benifit call it "The Magic Train."
Very moving. Hopefully it will be repeated as it shows that railways have a vital social contribution to make, even in the 21st century.
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27th March 2009, 11:30
