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What is the primary means of land transport alongside rail transport?
What is the primary means of land transport alongside rail transport?
What provides power in a rail transport system?
What provides power in a rail transport system?
Where did the oldest known man/animal-hauled railways originate?
Where did the oldest known man/animal-hauled railways originate?
When did modern rail transport begin with a British steam locomotive?
When did modern rail transport begin with a British steam locomotive?
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What is a key advantage of rail transport over rubber-tyred road vehicles?
What is a key advantage of rail transport over rubber-tyred road vehicles?
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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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Test your knowledge of rail transport with this quiz! Explore topics such as rolling stock, rail infrastructure, energy efficiency, and more. See how much you know about this important mode of land transport.
