Question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of underground railway system ?(NCERT)

Answer 1

Advantages of Underground railway system  The underground railway system solved the problem of accommodation difficulty in the London city. The excellent railway system facilitated the residents to live in the outskirts around the city and travel to work. Thus the emergence of towns helped to eliminate overcrowding in the city. These new amenities helped to overcome communal differences among people.  Disadvantages of Underground railway system    a.   Growing Industrialisation, increased migration, urbanisation brought about excessive congestion in the city  b.  To deal with the problem of commuting and linking suburbs with the city, underground railways were developed.  c.   By 1880, the train service expanded carrying more than 40 million passengers, with newspapers reporting people's experiences in the train which were fully loaded with passengers. d.  Large number of houses were destroyed, people were displaced due to the construction of railways e.   Underground railways also caused serious health problems. f.   Compartments were filled with passengers, with many of them smoking. g.   This caused pollution, suffocation in the compartments. h.  The atmosphere in the compartments were filled with dust, coal fumes, also generating so much of heat.   HOPE IT HELP!!!!! Rate my answer.please