5 Questions
What is the primary means of land transport alongside rail transport?
Road transport
What provides power in a rail transport system?
Electric locomotives
Where did the oldest known man/animal-hauled railways originate?
Ancient Greece
When did modern rail transport begin with a British steam locomotive?
1802
What is a key advantage of rail transport over rubber-tyred road vehicles?
Lower frictional resistance
Study Notes
Land Transport
- Road transport is the primary means of land transport alongside rail transport.
Rail Transport System
- Power in a rail transport system is provided by locomotives.
Origins of Railways
- The oldest known man/animal-hauled railways originated in ancient Greece, with the Diolkos wagonway dating back to 600 BC.
Modern Rail Transport
- Modern rail transport began with the introduction of a British steam locomotive in 1804.
Advantages of Rail Transport
- A key advantage of rail transport over rubber-tyred road vehicles is its lower frictional resistance, resulting in greater energy efficiency.
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