Question

What are the advantages of the Roll-on Roll-off system ?

• A. Freight transport by trucks is costlier than railways
• B. Trains are less affected by weather than trucks
• C. Lesser spillage
• D. Environment friendly system

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Environment friendly system

In the Roll-on Roll-off system, trucks loaded with goods are transported to the desired station on a train. From the station, the trucks supply or deliver the goods to the desired location. This helps in saving transport cost because the railway travels the same journey for the truck. Moreover, lesser fuel is required and hence, pollution is greatly reduced.