Question

How was the forest helpful for railways​

Answer 1

Answer:

Forests were cleared to lay railway tracks, whereas the wood from the trees were used to make the railway track sleepers and also used as fuel for the locomotives. This increase in the demand for timber led to widespread deforestation.

Answer 2

The expansion of the railways meant increase in the requirement of wood and space. Forests were cleared to lay railway tracks, whereas the wood from the trees were used to make the railway track sleepers and also used as fuel for the locomotives. This increase in the demand for timber led to widespread deforestation.