Geography
Compare and contrast Railways with Airways.
Transport
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Similarities:
- Both, Railways and Airways are used as means of transport for freight and passengers.
- Both play an important role in the economic development of the country.
Differences:
| S. No. | Railways | Airways |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It is the cheapest means of transport. | It is the expensive means of transport. |
| 2. | Can be used for transportation of bulky products like coal and iron. | Cannot be used for transportation of bulky products. |
| 3. | Train tracks cannot be laid in every region of the country like in the hilly areas or remote forested areas. | It is free from geographical contrasts like mountains, rivers or oceans. |
| 4. | It has wide connectivity. | It connects only major cities. |
| 5. | It is slower mode of transport than airways. | It is fastest mode of transport. |
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