Railways are very important for international and intranational trade as they interconnect the key industrial metropolitan areas along with ports. Railways fit best with long distance and large volume transportation. They are an essential component in the freight transport system. Trains provide high volume services and can transport a vast amount of goods at once. They can carry bulk commodities like coal, iron ore and grains to oversized industrial machinery. Trains are more energy efficient than road transport and they are less expensive. They are also more punctual which means there is less chances of being delayed because of congestion. Compared to other forms of transport, railways are more reliable and efficient.
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