"The Debate (no.41); Means of transportation @rajithpriyasad"

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"Means of transportation used in the world"

![1000021241.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdjbwzqvqgPkMG6CZ6D9KNLSSP92mbQNtKZaMEg9xfWkh/1000021241.png)| |-| Today there are many means of transportation used in the world. Those modes of transport include air transport, rail transport, water transport, road transport and tram transport. These media types have their respective advantages and disadvantages. For all the above media applications, it is very important to use different timely means of transport and to select the means of transport that suit the changing elements according to different needs.

1. Aviation Transport

| |-| ![aircraft-airplane-aviation-transportation-travel-trip_53876-138543.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmey2qYVzMTuZEXXRNPyyYmb58tmJfNQAtyYTdSRBBiQ1L/aircraft-airplane-aviation-transportation-travel-trip_53876-138543.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/aircraft-airplane-aviation-transportation-travel-trip_18421986.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=12&uuid=6c4afff7-c00d-47b2-bc1f-1ffb09f9d143)}} Air transportation is done by aeroplanes and helicopters. People or goods can travel long distances very quickly using air transport.

Advantages:

**Fast Travel:** Long distances can be travelled in a short time, which saves a lot of time. **Glamor and luxury:** Air travel is ideal, especially for international travel, and is luxurious. **Suitability for tourists:** Especially suitable for tourists, and the closest to or easy to reach any place in the world.

Disadvantages:

**Cost is high:** Air transport is not cheap compared to other modes of transport. **Environmental Destruction:** Air transport will pollute a house or area in no time. **Accident Guarantee:** The risks of air accidents are very high.

2. Railway Transport

| |-| ![train-railway-station_1161-203.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTrspqFa2Y4enN1hDDdCZN1uTKNAcSWiCmaiNB4KNqvVD/train-railway-station_1161-203.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/train-railway-station_1234592.htm#fromView=search&page=2&position=1&uuid=fdc36112-79b7-4439-8ca0-39073d668c00)}} Rail transport remains a smooth and efficient mode, enabling long-distance travel across international and national railway lines.

Advantages:

**Low Cost:** Rail transport is very cheap compared to other modes of transport. **Environmental friendliness:** A train is an industrially efficient vehicle, reducing air pollution. **Ability to travel with large groups of people:** It is a medium that allows large numbers of people to travel more comfortably.

Disadvantages:

**Timing:** Rail transport may vary depending on the route limit and travel time. **Requirement of Transfers:** During the journey several routes have to be traversed, thereby generating transfer requirements.

3. Water Transport

| |-| ![sun-moon-lake-morning-taiwan_335224-588.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVSdCCBWAajWJPvgtMveqiqF74UfBXnLpoD7RTQbLXsdT/sun-moon-lake-morning-taiwan_335224-588.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/sun-moon-lake-morning-taiwan_11768905.htm#from_view=detail_alsolike)}} Water transportation technology enables the movement of people and goods through cruise ships, barges, and urban waterways.

Advantages:

**Freight:** Abundant quantities of goods and tools can be moved easily. **Cost is low:** A small type can be used as a means of water transport without counting. **High cargo security:** Cargo and people can travel with guaranteed security.

Disadvantages:

**Stalling:** There may be increased time to reach a place and problems with water stalls. **Impact of Atmospheric Conditions:** Weather and atmospheric conditions have a strong impact on waterways.

4. Road Transport

| |-| ![beautyful-traffic-seoul-night-cityscape-south-korea-with-motion-blur_335224-416.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQRHughiJrZYLc69kM7u61kxNX56p41YwhuYT7TW3oRTj/beautyful-traffic-seoul-night-cityscape-south-korea-with-motion-blur_335224-416.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/beautyful-traffic-seoul-night-cityscape-south-korea-with-motion-blur_11599567.htm#fromView=search&page=3&position=13&uuid=0b6f7638-c834-4666-b7ce-94be4b04cdf2)}} Car, bus, and bicycle are the most popular means of transportation.

Advantages:

**Access to all available places:** Road transport is very popular, and even smaller destinations are easily accessible. **Travel time is reduced:** for short journeys and travel to popular interchanges. **Transport of goods in a very convenient way:** As a popular mode of transport, goods and people can move directly.

Disadvantages:

**Air Pollution:** Air pollution increases with the use of road transport. **Road Congestion and Accidents:** Accidents and additional time added to travel time when using road transport.

5. Electrified Transport

| |-| ![eco-friendly-elecrtic-truck-with-plug-charging-battery-charger-station_335657-2507.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSBwgwXjG9VxXTwXerFiU7FBCr7yQe8wuy3EfKHeztst1/eco-friendly-elecrtic-truck-with-plug-charging-battery-charger-station_335657-2507.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/eco-friendly-elecrtic-truck-with-plug-charging-battery-charger-station_11669371.htm#fromView=search&page=5&position=12&uuid=0b6f7638-c834-4666-b7ce-94be4b04cdf2)}} Electric motor vehicles, smart transportation systems, and sustainable railways are a major part of the next technology.

Advantages:

**Environmental friendliness:** Using electric transport reduces air pollution and is environmentally friendly transport. **Busy Transport:** Efficiency increases with frequent use. **Timeliness:** Transnational transport can travel faster and more directly.

Disadvantages:

**Cost is high:** Even though conventional transportation systems are very good, the cost is high. **Access Facilitation:** Trained transport staff should be systematic.

Means of transport / Reasons for use

| |-| One of the main reasons for using different modes of transport is efficiency and the need for fast travel. Different means may be approved for international and national business and private interests. The purpose of transportation is to move people or goods from one place to another more efficiently and quickly.

Timely transport routes

| |-| ![time-zones-abstract-concept-illustration-time-standard-international-business-coordination-meeting-management-utc-converter-gmt-world-clock-calculator-jet-lag_335657-110.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT9fwTCvf4fio6sdckcB9yBkTsfzLnWeVUBSXdzgTuV9A/time-zones-abstract-concept-illustration-time-standard-international-business-coordination-meeting-management-utc-converter-gmt-world-clock-calculator-jet-lag_335657-110.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/time-zones-abstract-concept-illustration-time-standard-international-business-coordination-meeting-management-utc-converter-gmt-world-clock-calculator-jet-lag_10780166.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=46&uuid=5dff5257-d836-4403-ab20-aa6ef40c2590)}} Timely transportation routes are based. Hyperloop technology, smart systems, and electric vehicles are great examples of this. In particular, Hyperloop technology is a new environmental component to the field of efficient transportation that is very fast and reduces health-related problems. In the next decade, the transport sector can look forward to catching up with technological trends.

Suitable means of transport for Sri Lanka

| |-| Given Sri Lanka's existing road systems and freight needs, rail and road modes of transport are ideal. Rail transport can be identified as an efficient ecosystem, while road transport supply is also compatible with various needs.

Conclusion

| |-| ![20240904_213256.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf84jqbqV7zqFYzgJhvYdTED5zuwsPrwoTZQYwtDeGga2/20240904_213256.jpg)| |-| ^{^{[Image source](https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/transport-city-poster_3813273.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=38&uuid=4942b560-0bd4-4195-817d-de6ac6b95945)}} Among the various means of transport available in the world, the most suitable means of transport for Sri Lanka are railways and road transport. Efficiency, eco-friendliness, and cost are also factors behind the choices, and rail is the best way to go. I invite you to participate in this competition, @enamul17 , @luimer79 , @ameh123 ![1000021241.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdjbwzqvqgPkMG6CZ6D9KNLSSP92mbQNtKZaMEg9xfWkh/1000021241.png)Thank you for being with me. We will meet soon.![1000021241.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdjbwzqvqgPkMG6CZ6D9KNLSSP92mbQNtKZaMEg9xfWkh/1000021241.png)| |-| ***Please comment me for develop my writing skills......***

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