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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Safdarjung Railway Station (Delhi)

Having travelled more than 15,000 kilometres in 217 days, the primal journey of the Science Express came to an end at Delhi Safdarjung. The first tour of the exhibition was formally closed by Kapil Sibal, Indian Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Professor Mehlhorn, Vice President, Max Planck Society and Julius G. Luy, Charge d’ Affairs of the German Embassy.

Vice President of the Max Planck Society, Prof. Mehlhorn and Minister Sibal were joined by J. G. Luy and representatives from the DST, Indian Railways, BASF and VASCSC.
Due to the remarkable success of the Science Express, the Indian Government has decided to continue the project with a second tour.

Prof. Mehlhorn and Minister Sibal in the Science Express
“I would like to announce that the journey of the Science Express is going to continue – seeing the enthusiasm among the visitors,” said Minister Kapil Sibal.

Team Members and Guests of Honour at the Final Ceremony
The team of the Science Express wishes to thank all partners for their support and most notably the over 2,2 million visitors, whose active interest for the world of science exceeded all expectations.

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