what are the major means of transport explain each of them (2024)

Four major means of transport are:

• Roadways
• Railways
• Waterways
• Airways

Roadways: The common mode of transport is roadways. Roads are of two types-metalled roads also known as pucca roads and unmetalled roads also known as Kutcha roads. Railways: Used to move people and bulky goods. They cover long distances quickly and economically. The Indian railway network is one of the largest in Asia. Waterways: Inland waterways and sea routes are the two types of waterways. It is used to move people and bulky goods over a long distance. Airways: The most expensive means of transport that is used to reach distant areas in a short period of time.