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This train in South Africa is different.
It’s not taking people anywhere.
It’s bringing healthcare to people.
The train helps poor people.
It has medical equipment and doctors on it.
Lots of people come to get help.
Student Retshephile Mosena needs glasses.
But she couldn’t get an eye test.
She doesn’t have enough money.
South Africa is rich.
But many people are poor.
Healthcare is too expensive for them.
Optician Thompho Sadiki checks people’s eyes.
He likes helping people.
The health train works 9 months every year.
It started in 1994.
This is when Black South Africans became free.
It started with three coaches.
It only helped with eye problems.
Now, with 19 coaches, it can help with many problems.
Many places need its help.
Thelma Sateka is the train manager.
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