Modes of Transport

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Let’s learn more about Modes of Transport. We find that basically transport is possible through land, air or water and the various modes of transport can be broadly divided into three categories: Land transport, Water transport and Air transport.

Road Transport

• Part of Land transport, roads are the means that connect one place to another on the surface of the land.

Rail transport

• Transportation of goods on rail lines through trains is called rail transport. It occupies an important place in land transport system of our country and is the most dependable mode of transport to carry goods over a long distance.

Pipelines transport

• In modern times, pipelines are used for various purposes. Petroleum and natural gas are also transported from one place to another through pipelines. This is the most convenient as well as economical mode of transport for petroleum as well as natural gas in comparison to road and rail transport, provided the volume to be transported is large. But the cost of installation and maintenance requires large capital investment. Pipelines can be the target of vandalism, sabotage, or even terrorist attacks. In war, pipelines are often the target of military attacks, as destruction of pipelines can seriously disrupt enemy logistics.

Water transport

• Water transport refers to movement of goods on waterways by using various means like boats, steamers, launches, ships, etc. With the help of these means, goods are carried to different places, both within as well as outside the country. Within the country, rivers and canals facilitate the movement of boats, launches, etc.

Air transport

• This is the fastest mode of transport. It carries goods through airways by using different aircrafts. It generally carries goods that are less bulky or of high value. In hilly and mountainous areas where other mode of transport is not accessible, air transport is an important as well as convenient mode.
• International air transport is used for carrying goods between different countries. Air transport is carried out in fixed air routes, which connect almost all the countries.

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