TRANSPORT Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another.

Modes of Transports Roadways Railways Airways Waterways

Roadways India has large network of roads. Metalled or unmetalled.

Important roads in India The national highways  state capitals and other big cities and towns. The state highways  cities and towns within the state with national highways.

Railways The lifeline of our country. Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express travels at a seed of 120-130 km per hour.

Metro trains

Waterways Water transport- The cheapest and suitable mode of transort. Suitable for transporting heavy goods . Carry people. Passenger ships Carry petroleum and oil. Tanker ships Carry goods Cargo ships  13 Major & 200 minor ports.  The ports @ Kandla (Gujarat) and Paradip (Odidha) – biggest ports.

CARGO SHIPS

PASSENGER SHIPS

Tanker ships

Airways Aero planes are the fastest mode of transport. Transports people and perishable goods (Fresh fruits, flowers, vegetables etc.,) Both government and private airlines are present. Helicopters are used in areas that are difficult to reach.