List 4 disadvantages of rail transport.

1.	List 4 disadvantages of rail transport.
Answer» Rail transport has the following disadvantages: i. Rail transport is not able to cater to hill regions effectively. ii. Since rail transport is possible only from one terminal to another, it has to be supported by a good network of roads. iii. The initial investment required to set up rail transport is very high. iv. It is very difficult to maintain railway facilities.

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Rail transport has the following disadvantages:

i. Rail transport is not able to cater to hill regions effectively.

ii. Since rail transport is possible only from one terminal to another, it has to be supported by a good network of roads.

iii. The initial investment required to set up rail transport is very high.

iv. It is very difficult to maintain railway facilities.

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