write an article of indian transport system
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The transport system in India includes Rail transport, Road transport, Air transport, water transport and portal connectivity. India has one of the largest road networks in the world, largest railway system in Asia and second largest in the world. Water transport in India is the oldest means of transport is still very poor.
Rail Transport
Indian Railway is the 3rd largest rail network in the world after US and China. It is a multi-gauge, multi-traction system covering Broad Gauge (1676 mm), Meter Gauge (1000 mm), Narrow Gauge (762/610 mm) with around 64600 km route.
Road Transport
Roads help in connecting far-fetch villages, interior countryside and hill areas which are not connected with railways. It is complimentary to railways. It acts as arteries for goods and passenger arriving at the railway station and often provides last mile connectivity. India’s road network is the third largest in the world.
Air Transport
The Air transport is the fastest and the costlier mode of transport.
Water Transport
Water transport in India is one of the cheapest modes of transportation.
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The present transport system of the country comprises several modes of transport including rail, road, shipping, air transport etc. India has great diversity in economic, social, cultural and ethnic structure and an efficient transport system is essential to bring about unity in diversity in the Indian fabric.