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Question
Mention the major benefits of rail transport in the world.
Solution
- Cheap and economical for long-distance transportation of both people and goods.
- A quick, safe, and comfortable journey thanks to new technological advancement.
- Fostering intercultural and social harmony by bringing people from various backgrounds together.
- transporting heavy products and bulky raw materials to markets for industries.
- Transport of agricultural development materials like coal, fertilisers, and food grains.
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