The advantages of Rail Logistics are:
(i) Dependable: The ultimate advantage of rail transport is that it is the highly mode of transport as it is the least affected by weather conditions such as fog, rains, etc. compared to other transport modes.
(ii) Better Organised: Railway transportation is better organised than any other transportation mode. It has fixed schedules and routes. Its service is more uniform, regular and certain as compared to other transport modes.
(iii) High Speed Over Long Distances: Its speed in long distances is more than any other transport mode, except airways. Therefore, it is the finest option for long-distance Traffic.
(iv) Suitable for Bulky and Heavy Goods: Rail transport is quicker, economical, and best suited for bulky goods and carrying heavy goods over long distances.
(v) Cheaper Transport: It is a cheaper transport mode as compared to other transport modes. Most of the operating expenses of railways are fixed costs. Each increase in rail traffic resulted in a decrease in the average cost. Railway transport is inexpensive in the use of labour also. One driver and one guard are enough to carry more load than the motor Transport.
(vi) Safety: The carrying capacity of rail transport is very large. Furthermore, its ability is flexible which can be increased easily by adding more wagons.
(vii) Public Welfare: It is the major public undertaking in the nation. railways operate many public utility services. ‘Charge what the traffic can bear’ is the charging principle of railways which helps the poor.
(viii) Administrative Facilities of Government: Railways support administrative facilities for the Government. The public servants and the defence forces drive their mobility mainly from the railways.
(ix) Larger Capacity: The carrying capacity of rail transport is very large. Furthermore, its ability is flexible which can be increased easily by adding more wagons.
(x) Employment Opportunities: The railways offer more employment opportunities for both unskilled and skilled labour. More than 16 lakh people are depending on railways for their livelihood.
