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What advantages does the railways have over road transport? |
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Answer» Railways are more reliable and efficient because they follow a fixed time schedules unlike roadswhich have no fixed timetable.- Railways can be used to move heavy and bulky goods at low rate over long distance compared toroads which are expensive over shortdistances.- Once build railways do not require frequent relaying unlike roads which are frequentlyresurfaced.- Railways are normally narrow hence economical in terms of landscape used by rails. Roads takealot of space on some are very wide.- Railways are less susceptible to traffic jams unlike roads which usually have traffic jams.- Trains are less prone to accidents than motor vehicles.- Passenger trains have facilities like accommodation, dining and toils which makes thepassengerscomfortable while travelling while suchfacilities are rare in road transport. |
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