What were the relative advantages of canal and railway transportation?
Advantages of Canal Transportation: It was the cheapest mode of transportation. It was made
easier to transport heavier goods from mines to factories. When big cities and towns were linked to
these canals, the city people were able to get various essential commodities such as coal and tool
items at cheaper rate. Advantages of Rail Transportation: The use of railways helped in increasing the production of coal and iron industry. It also did a lot of help. Railways helped in carrying heavy goods through various regions of the country.
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