Difference Between Air Transport and Rail Transport
HSC Board of Maharashtra State Board – class 12th – Organization of Commerce and management – Studies notes, study material, distinguish between, difference Air Transport and Rail Transport, study material, study notes, study perpetration.
| Sr.No | Point of Distinction | Air Transport | Rail Transport |
| 1. | Speed | It is the fastest mode of transport | It has considerable speed since it runs on tracks which rarely get disturbed. |
| 2. | Cost of construction and maintenance | It uses airways which are natural and hence there is no cost involved. However, there is high cost involved for construction of air crafts and airports. | The cost of construction of trains, railway tracks is high. Also the maintenance of trains, tracks and stations is high. |
| 3. | Distance | Suitable for long distances. | Both long and short distance |
| 4. | Transport charges | charges are the very high. | Charges are relatively low and are fixed according to the distance |
| 5. | Means of transport | air crafts, helicopters, jets, etc. | passenger and goods train |
| 6. | Ownership | owned by both private sector as well as public sector. | Ownership is in the hands of the government. |
| 7. | Accidents | Chances of accidents are less because of good maintenance and expert pilots | Chance are less in because of one way track and good signal system |