Question

What are the disadvantages of railways​

Answer 1

Answer:

Loss of Goods: Because goods in bulk quantities are carried chances of goods getting lost are high in case of railway transport as compared to air and road transport.

Unsafe for Fragile Items

Late Bookings

Unsuitable for Short Distances

Unsuitable for Rural Areas

Answer 2

Answer:

Disadvantages or limitations of the railways:

• It is difficult to lay railway lines over rivers. It can be done by building bridges which is costly.
• It is extremely difficult to lay railway lines in hilly regions because of rugged terrains and steep slopes of the mountains.
• It is not easy to construct railway lines on the sandy plains of Rajasthan, swampy areas of Gujarat and forested regions of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.
• Railways in India have failed to connect small towns and villages. These regions depend upon the use of roadways.
• Frequent delays in arrival and departure of railways is another limitation of the Indian railways.
• Lack of hygiene and cleanliness in railway compartments and toilets.

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