Question

Advantages and disadvantages of road transport, rail transport , air transport and water transport

Answer 1

ROAD TRANSPORT-

Advantages:

1. Less Capital Outlay

2. Door to Door Service

3. Service in Rural Areas

Disadvantages:

1. Seasonal Nature

2. Slow Speed

3. Lack of Organisation

RAIL TRANSPORT-

Advantages:

1. Safety

2. Cheap

4. Bulk Quantity

Disadvantages

1. Loss of Goods

2. Unsafe for Fragile Items

3. Late Bookings

Answer 2

Road Transport

- Fast (ish)

- Reliable

Disadvantages:

-Often Delayed

-Risk Of Accident

Rail Transport

- Safe

- Efficiant

Disadvantages:

-Slow

-Delays often

Air Transport

- Fast

- Reliable

Disadvantages:

- Often Delayed

- Sometimes Unsafe

Water Transport

- Efficient

- Safe

Disadvantages:

- Very Slow