Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

  what is road transport? Road transport is a very popular mode of transport used by suppliers and businesses to deliver orders. Many transport companies provide scheduled delivery days and next-day delivery services, depending upon your needs. Types of Roads (a) All-weather roads- which are used all year round i.e. tarmac and murram roads. (b) Dry weather roads- which are used reliably during dry seasons. (c) Motorable trucks- which are used by people on foot and by vehicles during dry season. A truck is a path or rough road made by people, vehicles, or animals. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN K...

  Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods, by way of wheeled vehicles running on rails. It is also commonly referred to as train transport . Railway transport has several advantages over other means of passenger/goods transportation, including: Safety:  Railway accident averages and related injuries and deaths are much lower than those of other means of transportation such as motor vehicles. Speed:  The Average time needed to transport people or materials from one point to another by railway has become quite competitive with other means of transportation, and is being continuously improved by increasing train speeds, reducing the length of their routes, etc. Capacity:  Trains are capable of carrying larger number of passengers and greater volumes of goods that other means of transportation cannot handle. Comfort:  Trains offer passengers more comfort and freedom of movement inside the trains’ cars. Environmental protection:...