Question

1. How did railroads impact the development and growth of many cities and geographic regions during the 19th century? (including other countries, other than the U.S.)
2. How did the motor carrier industry impact the development and growth of many cities and geographic regions during the 20th century and currently in the 21st century? (including other countries, other than the U.S.)
3. What advantages do railroads have today vs. the motor carrier industry?
4. What advantages does the motor carrier industry have today vs. railroads?

Answer 1

Answer;

• In the 19th century, railroads had significantly impacted the growth and development of major cities and countries all over the world. In the united states, the purpose of the railroad explosion was to ship manufactured items and agricultural goods across the country. The railroad has made transportation of heavy material extremely cheaper, faster, safer, and efficient. This not only boosted the economy but also helped to build the nation and in the expansion of its territories.

However, In Asian countries such as India and African countries such as Ghana, the railroad expansion by the British empire was only based on imperialism. The main purpose of railroad expansion was to exploit and take advantage of the resources of the other's countries just for the security and primary benefits of the imperial countries. The europian investors and economies were the main profiter in this railroad expansion. However, the railroad also helped to increase industrialization in these countries and helped them to grow at the expanse of their own resources.

• The motor carrier industry also impacted the growth and development of most major cities and geographical regions all over the world. It played a major role in the industrialization of most of the countries in 20th the century.

Motor carriers are very flexible transportation types. Therefore, they can transport goods very fast and safely. Unlike railroads, the motor carrier can transport items exactly where it needs to be delivered. It was ideal for countries such as underdeveloped countries and geographically difficult countries, where railroad expansion was not possible. That is why motor carriers played an important role in the development of almost every country in the world due to its flexibility and ability to deliver wherever they want.

In unites states, the motor carrier is one of the largest industries due to its practicality and fast service. that is why motor carrier service was one of the most important factors in the 20th and 21st centuries.

• The advantage of motor carrier industry have today vs railroads are as follows:

1. The goods can be delivered comparatively fast as per the fixed schedule.
2. It is economical and more cost-effective for shorter distances.
3. It is ideal for the short-haul, long haul, and over border transportation.
4. It can provide complete door to door transportation.
5. It is much easier to track the cargo via satellite tracking and GPS.

• The advantage of railroads have today vs motor carrier industry are as follows:

1. It is a more eco-friendly option and good for the environment because the railroad consumes lesser fuel per ton-mile in comparison to the motor carrier vehicles.
2. Trains can carry more goods in comparison to motor carrier vehicles.
3. It is much cheaper and ideal for long-distance transportation.
4. Freight trains are more transit sensitive than motor carrier vehicles because it can deliver cargo in only 18 days from China to Europe.
5. Unlike motor carrier vehicles, the transportation process by railroad is not affected by the bad weather.