1990 WAEC Geography Theory Show the similarities and differences between road and railway as major means of transportation

Show the similarities and differences between road and railway as major means of transportation

(a) Similarities between road and railway as major means of transportation are

(i) Both road and railway are located on land

(ii) Both are relatively cheap

(iii) Both can be used to transport people and goods from one place to another

(b) Differences between transportation by road and railway

Transportation by Road	Transportation by rail
(1) Provides door-to-door service (2) It can only cover short distances (3) Carries mainly passengers (4) Less expensive to construct and maintain (5) It serves mainly residential areas	- Does not provide door-to-door service - It can cover very long distances - Carries mainly goods especially agricultural and mineral products - More expensive to construct and maintain - It serves mainly industrial and agricultural areas