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Advantages of Rail Transport
The following are the advantages of Rail Transport
1) 
Industrial Development
Railways have linked up large cities to industrial centres and thus helped 
in the industrial development. They carry materials, machinery and men from 
interior areas of the country to the industrial centres. Thus, the scarcity of men, 
material and machinery is avoided and has thus paved way for development of 
industries. 
2) 
Agricultural Development
Railways have been contributing much for the development of 
agriculture also. Railways have transported the produce of farmers to far off 
places to get a remunerative price. Railways also worked as vital means of 
carrying agricultural raw materials to industries thus help both agriculturists and 
industrialists. 
3) 
Faster Mode of Transport
It is a faster mode of transport than of motor or any other mode of 
transport, except airways. Greater speed of railways makes up the time lost due 
to terminal loading and unloading. It is a fast mode of transport for bulk 
industrial goods over long distances. 
4) 
Cheaper Mode of transport
It is economical and cheap. It can handle very large volume of traffic 
with a relative small volume of manpower. 
5) 
Dependability 
The greatest advantage of the railways is the dependability of its service.
Unlike other modes of transport, is is not affected by weather conditions, i.e., 
rain, fog, etc., follows a regular schedule and is available throughout the year. 
6) 
Protection for Goods
It protects goods from exposure to sun, rain, snow, etc., and helps in 
maintaining quality, durability and safety of the goods transported. 
7) 
Employment Opportunities
Railways generate employment opportunities both in transport and in 
other ancillary industries like carriage manufacture, wagon building, repairs, 
maintenance etc. 

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