Question

explain importance of Railways as principal mode of transportation for freight and passenger in India

Answer 1

The Indian Railways is the largest employer, largest network. The railways are giving largest income to the government. It also runs on a wide variety of terrains, including the Himalayas, deserts, rivers, runs on hanging tracks on ropes. It has an efficient system of rail traffic, signalling and communication system....

Advantages and of Railway Transport
Dependable: ...
Better Organised: ...
High Speed over Long Distances: ...
Suitable for Bulky and Heavy Goods: ...
Cheaper Transport: ...
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Larger Capacity: ...
Public Welfare:

Answer 2

*Railways make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business, sight seeing, pilgrimage along with transportation of goods.

* It is suitable for long distance travel.

* Plays an important role in national integration.

* Railways bind the economic life of the country.

* It accelerates the development of the industry and agriculture.

* Today the railways have become more important than all other means of transport put together.