1. Road Transport
➤ Includes cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles.
➤ Roads can be highways, expressways, urban streets, or rural paths.
➤ Provides flexibility and accessibility but may face congestion and maintenance issues.
2. Rail Transport
➤ Includes passenger trains, freight trains, metro rail, and trams.
➤ Efficient for long-distance transportation of bulk goods and large numbers of passengers.
➤ Operates on fixed tracks, reducing traffic congestion.
3. Pipeline Transport
➤ Used for transporting liquids and gases, such as oil, natural gas, and water.
➤ A cost-effective and environmentally friendly option with minimal manual intervention.
4. Animal-Powered Transport (Traditional Mode)
➤ Includes bullock carts, horse-drawn carriages, and camel carts, still used in rural and remote areas.
➤ Primarily used for short distances and small-scale transport.
➤ Economic Growth – Facilitates trade and commerce.
➤ Connectivity – Links urban and rural areas.
➤ Employment Generation – Creates jobs in logistics, maintenance, and infrastructure.
➤ Cost-Effective – Cheaper compared to air and sea transport for short and medium distances.
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