Question

Distinguish between Roadways and Railways.

Answer 1

Roadways
1. Roads play an important role in carrying goods and passengers for short, medium and long distances.
2. It is highly suitable for short distance services.
3. It is comparatively easy and cheap to construct and maintain roads.
4. Roads are the most universal mode of transport.
Railways
1. Railways cater to the needs of large scale movement of traffic, both for freight and passenger, thereby contributing to economic growth.
2. It promotes national integration by bringing people together. It also promotes trade, tourism, education etc.
3. Railways help in the commercialization of the agriculture sector by facilitating the quick movement of perishable goods.
4. Its role in transporting raw materials to industries and finished goods to markets is invaluable.