Top 10 benefits of rail transport
- Cost-effective. Compared to other modes of transport, it is cheaper to transport goods and passengers via train than by car or plane. …
- Environmentally friendly. …
- High carrying capacity. …
- Reliable. …
- Safety. …
- Reduced traffic congestion. …
- Flexibility. …
- Energy-efficient.
Is it cheaper to take a train or fly?
Generally, short trips cost less by train, but it's more economical to fly for long journeys.
Is it safer to fly or train?
There's some debate over whether planes or trains are safer, and it all depends on how you measure it. If it's deaths per billion miles flown, then planes win, but planes fly a very long way. But if it's deaths per journey, then trains are nearly six times safer. Both forms of transport are, of course, very safe.
Is trains better than flying?
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