Domestic rail transport
Domestic rail transport is the movement of goods or passengers within the borders of a country via the railway network. This type of transport is carried out using freight and passenger trains.
In general, it means the transfer of goods or people from one city to another in the same country using trains.
Features of domestic rail transport
Carrying out via railway lines
High capacity for carrying heavy and bulky loads
Regular planning and specific timing
Less pollution compared to road transport
Example
Transporting wheat, cement or steel from one province to another
Transporting passengers from Mashhad to Tehran by train
Transporting minerals from mines to factories or domestic ports
Benefits of domestic rail transportation
Lower cost for long distances
Higher safety compared to road transport
Lower fuel consumption and more environmentally friendly
Disadvantages of domestic rail transportation
Limited to rail routes
Requires combined transport (road + rail) for final delivery
Less flexible than road