PROS AND CONS OF RAIL TRANSPORT

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ADVANTAGES OF RAILWAYS:

1. Speeder than road transport:

The trains are operating at a higher speed than that of road vehicles. This is because of one track for the trains.


2. Suitable for bulky goods:

Railways are more suitable for bulky and heavy goods. The trains can carry huge load. The railways freight for carrying such goods is comparatively less. Also, the goods can reach safely.


3. Economical for long distances:

The trains are economical for long distances. They are also convenient for longer distances. The journey for passengers is also comfortable. This is because there is no jerk or bumps as compared to Road Transport.


4. Full protection to goods:

The trains operate full protection to goods from sun, rain, wind, dust, etc. Therefore, it is always advisable to send the goods by trains especially during monsoons.


5. Regularity:

The trains operate regularly. The railways have a fixed schedule of running the trains. There is often more reliability of trains as compared to Road Transport. There are chances of less accident.



DISADVANTAGES OF RAILWAYS:

1. Huge investment:

The railways require huge investment. This is because the cost of a train is many times higher than that of a road vehicle. Also, the construction of the tracks involves a lot of money.


2. High overhead cost:

The railways have to incur high overhead costs. This is because of maintenance of trains and tracks. Also, the salaries paid to the technical and other staff is quite high as compared to the salaries of road drivers and others.


3. Government monopoly:

In India, railways are operated and managed by the government. At times, the railway authorities are negligent in their duties. They also do not provide personalized services.


4. Lacks door-to-door service:

Railways cannot provide door-to-door service. The rail service is available along the railway routes only. It is only the Road Transport that can provide door-to-door service.


5. Less coverage:

The railways operate mostly in urban and semi-urban and industrial towns and cities. They do not operate in remote rural areas because of high costs.
 
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Benefits of using Packers and Movers
1) Delivery on time
2)Material intact
3)professionalism
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