scene of the signing ceremony

scene of the signing ceremony

China's Ministry of Railways has signed a participation contract for a railway pavilion the Shanghai World Expo.

The pavilion will show how railways have influenced human civilization and will spotlight China's achievements and innovations, exploring the role of railways in urban development and modernization.

Lu Dongfu, vice minister of the Ministry of Railways

Lu Dongfu, vice minister of the ministry, said the ministry attaches great importance to the pavilion and believes it will be one of the highlights of the Expo.

Yang Xiong, the executive vice mayor of Shanghai, said railways have played a significant role in China's development since the first line came into existence in Shanghai more than 130 years ago.

 Yang Xiong, the executive vice mayor of Shanghai

City officials will provide support for the construction and exhibition of the railway pavilion, Yang said.

Work on the theme development and detailed exhibition plans has begun.