Question

explain how roads and Railways are complementary to each other

Answer 1

Road transport in India is complementary to railways in the following ways

(i) Road transport is suitable for short distances, whereas rail transport is more suitable for long distances.

(ii) Bulky and non-perishable goods are transported by railways over long distances and longer time, whereas perishable goods can be transported by roads in shorter time.

(iii) Railways can halt only at specie destinations where loading/unloading facilities are available, but vehicles on the road can be loaded or unloaded virtually anywhere.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Railways are complementary to each other because-

Explanation:

Road Transport and Rail Transport: The statement ‘Road Transport’ and ‘Rail Transport’ in India are not competitive but complementary to each other can be justified in the following ways:

1. Road transport is more suitable for short distances whereas rail transport is more suitable for long distances.
2. Road transport is economical in the transportation of few persons and the relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances whereas rail transport is more suitable for a large number of people and heavy goods.
3. It is beneficial for perishable goods to be carried by roads in a short period of time whereas nonperishable and bulky goods are transported by railways for longer distances.iv Road transport increases the efficiency of railways.
4. Road transport links the rural areas with railway stations.vi The deficiency of railways is compensated by road transport.