Merits of railways:
1. Railways is the most popular means of transport for daily journey.
2. It is the most suitable in carrying heavy goods for long distances.
3. Railways connects the mining regions to processing plants and factories.
Demerits:
1. A large amount of capital is needed to lay rail lines and to make coaches.
2. A large quantity of mineral oil is consumed to operate rail engines.
3. On single route pattern of railways, loss of life and property often takes place due to accidents.
