Hey there, young explorers! 👋 Have you ever thought about how trains can help people stay healthy? Well, here’s some cool news from China and Laos!
The Mohan Railway Port, a key part of the China-Laos Railway, has just been named the world’s first International Sanitary Ground Crossing by the World Health Organization (WHO)! 🎉
You might be wondering, what does that mean? 🤔 Well, an International Sanitary Port is a place that follows special rules to keep travelers safe and healthy. These rules are part of the International Health Regulations set by the WHO. They help prevent the spread of diseases around the world.
The Mohan Railway Port got this special title because it’s really good at handling public health emergencies. That means if there’s a disease outbreak, they are ready to keep everyone safe! 🌟
Let’s talk a bit about the China-Laos Railway. 🚂 This railway is 1,035 kilometers long (that’s like 643 miles!) and connects Kunming in China to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It started running on December 3, 2021.
Since then, it has already carried over 43 million passengers and transported 48.3 million tonnes of cargo! 📦 That’s a lot of trips and goods! Plus, the number of different products it carries has grown from 500 to more than 3,000!
Isn’t it amazing how countries work together to keep everyone safe and connected? Maybe one day you’ll take a trip on a train like this! 🚄
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China-Laos Railway port designated international sanitary crossing
cgtn.com
