Red Ribbon Express Arrives at Patna Junction
Patna: February 13, 2008
 The Red Ribbon Express, a special train launched to raise awareness about the cause and effects of AIDS, arrived at Patna Junction on Wednesday amidst a large crowd of people who had gathered there to see the train.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Ram Kripal Yadav received the train and talked about the need to learn about the deadly disease that has affected a large number of youths in India saying it was a great cause for concern since these youths were the future of the nation.
Thousands of people stood in long lines to gain access inside the train that, using audio-visual aids, informed the people of the importance of safe sex and the effect of drug-injecting hypodermic syringes that have taken thousands of lives in the country.
Spot HIV tests were also conducted on 40 visitors while AIDS experts provided answers to many questions related with AIDS and HIV.
The train will remain stationed at Patna Junction till Thursday evening before leaving for Gaya, officials said.
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