Do you think trains are very effective forms of transportation?

Question

I think that it is one of the best forms of transportation, maybe even the best form of transportation, for people and goods. Trains are very good for traveling long distances and into big cities. Freight trains seem to be very effective means of transportation for heavy materials and large loads like steel, coal, wood, etc.

What are your thoughts on the railroad in general?

Answer 1

I Lived in the richest rail area and now the public wants to revive the dead. I guess if I believe everyday there's a parade on my street with goofy and dopey sleepy and the rest of the host of charectors I'll believe!

Answer 2

As long as they are ELECTRIC.  I hate diesel trains.  I used to live near a train yard and they keep the engines all night.  I know it is to prevent damage from extremes in temperature, but they would rattle the wall/windows.  It almost drove me insane!  

In general, as long as the train is a reasonable length so it does not block major intersections (when the tracks cross a road) too long, they are all right.

Answer 3

Ya, they are good for steel, coal, wood, etc.. Without them it would be really hard to move coal. I use to have a coal train that would go by my house all the time twice a day and it was always over 100 cars long. I don't see any other way to get that much coal to a plant. So, yes I think they are good for products of that nature. On the other hand I guess they are okay for people, but I don't think they are really that popular anymore as a form of transportation. It's just easier and faster to fly. That's just my opinion though.

Answer 4

Do you think trains are very effective forms of transportation? ~ Yup, because it works, can be simple to run, have relative insignificant maintenance costs.

As long as they are well built with a well thought out sighting for a redistribution network, they beat the pants of road haulage when it comes to costs and damage to the environment.

Sash.