Transport_1.ppt

1、Transport,Meaning of Transport,Transport refers to the activity that facilitates physical movement of goods as well as individuals from one place to another. Now-a-days goods produced at one place are readily available at distant places. People move freely throughout the world because of transport.

2、It is associated with every step of our life. Without transport, we, as well as business units cannot move a singe step.,Importance of Transport,Makes available raw materials to manufacturers or producers. Makes available goods to customers. Enhances standard of living. Helps during emergencies and

3、natural calamities. Helps in creation of employment. Helps in bringing nations together.,Modes of Transport,Land transport refers to activities of physical movement of goods and passengers on land. This movement takes place on road, rail or rope. So land transport may further be divided into Road tr

4、ansport, Rail transport and Ropeway transport.,Modes of Transport,Road transport. Roads are the means that connect one place to another on the surface of the land. Some of them are made of sand and some may be of cement. You find different vehicles on roads like cycles, motorcycles, cars, truck, bus

5、es, etc. The means of road transport may be divided into three types: - 1. Man driven; 2. Animal driven; 3. Motor driven.,Modes of Transport,Activity. Compare man driven and animal driven modes of transport.,Modes of Transport,Advantages of Road transport. It is a relatively cheaper mode of transpor

6、t as compared to other modes. Perishable goods can be transported at a faster speed by road carriers over a short distance. It is a flexible mode of transport as loading and unloading is possible at any destination. It provides door-to-door service. It helps people to travel and carry goods from one

7、 place to another, in places which are not connected by other means of transport like hilly areas.,Modes of Transport,Limitations of Road transport. Due to limited carrying capacity road transport is not economical for long distance transportation of goods. Transportation of heavy goods or goods in

8、bulk by road involves high cost. It is affected by adverse weather conditions. Floods, rain, landslide, etc., sometimes create obstructions to road transport.,Modes of Transport,Rail transport. Transportation of goods and passengers on rail lines through trains is called rail transport. It is the mo

9、st dependable mode of transport to carry goods and passengers over a long distance. Besides long distance, local transport of passengers is also provided by local trains or metro-rail in some metropolitan cities.,Modes of Transport,Advantages of Rail transport. It is a convenient mode of transport f

10、or travelling long distances. It is relatively faster than road transport. It is suitable for carrying heavy goods in large quantities over long distances. Its operation is less affected by adverse weathers conditions like rain, floods, fog, etc,Modes of Transport,Limitations of Rail transport. It i

11、s relatively expensive for carrying goods and passengers over short distances. It is not available in remote parts of the country. It provides service according to fixed time schedule and is not flexible for loading or unloading of goods at any place. It involves heavy losses of life as well as good

12、s in case of accident.,Modes of Transport,Rope transport. Ropeway refers to a mode of transport, which connects two places on the hills, or across a valley or river. In the hilly areas, trolleys move on wheels connected to a rope and are used for carrying passengers or goods, especially building materials, food, etc. The famous “Uran Khatola Jagdamba” in Gujarat that carries pilgrims to the temple is an example of ropeway transport, which carries more than 10