INTRODUCTION TO

TRANSPORT
SERVICES
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
• One of the prerequisites to successful mass tourism is convenient
access to destinations
• To be accessible, a place must have both the transportation systems ,
infrastructure and superstructure
• Transport industry has acquired a fundamental place in the global
network system by facilitating mobility of persons and goods from
one place to another through various modes of transportation.
• The development of tourism depends on the transport industry. A
tourist always thinks of safe, comfortable and convenient mode of
transport. And of course, cost and time are also important
considerations while deciding on the mode of travel.
• Here lies the challenge before the transport industry to attract the
tourist by offering suitable means of travel as per their requirements.
INTRODUCTION
• The transportation sector is vital to the success of our industry.
Put simply, if we can’t move people from place to place —
whether by air, sea, or land — we don’t have an industry.
• The development of transportation systems is one of the key
factors in the growth of international tourism
• Coupled with improvements in infrastructure, better
transportation technology has enabled people to travel at
greater speed, comfort and convenience.
TRANSPORTATION
• is the movement of people and goods from one place to
another
• The term is derived from the Latin trans ("across") and portare
("to carry")
• Industries which have the business of providing equipment,
actual transport, transport of people or goods and services used
in transport of goods or people make up a large broad and
important sector of most national economies, and are
collectively referred to as transport industries
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURE
AIR ROAD RAIL WATER OTHERS
Charter Bus Private Private • Micro mobility
Private • Scheduled Commercial Commercial • Cable Transport
Scheduled • Chartered • Chartered • Space Transport
• Tour • Scheduled • Unmanned
Operator Aerial Vehicle
Auto Maritime • Pipe Transport
• Privately
Owned
• Rental
• TNVS
Motorbike
Other Vehicles
• Camper
• Trailer
WATER TRANSPORT (SEA
TRAVEL)
ADVANTAGES
1. Of the various modes of transport, it is only the sea transport, that offers
the highest carrying capacity. A ship can even carry several airplanes.
2. Sea transport plays a crucial role in the international trade of any
country.
3. Waterways are the gifts of nature and therefore no investment is required
for their maintenance.
4. The operating cost, in case of sea transport, is also less when compared
with the other modes of transport.
5. There is no problem of traffic congestion in the mid-sea. This avoids
delay.
6. Accident during the voyage is a rare occurrence. Loss of goods due to
accident, therefore, is also avoided.
WATER TRANSPORT (SEA
TRAVEL)
DISADVANTAGES
1. It is the slowest mode of transport. Perishable goods cannot be sent by
sea route.
2. It is very much affected by weather and climatic conditions.
3. Lack of stable political conditions in many countries also come as a
barrier in sea transport.
4. Sea transport doesn’t offer any scope for extension. All other modes of
transport can be extended to newer areas.
5. There are many formalities to be complied with in sending shipments.
AIR TRANSPORT
ADVANTAGES
1. It is the fastest mode of transport.
2. There are generally no physical barriers to air transport. The path is
always free.
3. For transporting easily perishable commodities like fruits and flowers air
transport is the best mode.
4. Like sea transport, air transport also plays a crucial role in promoting
international trade.
5. As there is always strict adherence to the time schedule, delay is
avoided.
6. It offers maximum safety.
AIR TRANSPORT
DISADVANTAGES
1. Air travel is expensive.
2. The carrying capacity of planes, when compared with ships, is much
less.
3. Like sea transport, air transport is also affected by bad weather
conditions.
4. High cost of construction and maintenance
5. International restrictions or rules to be observed.
6. Unsuitable for heavy bulk cargo
ROAD TRANSPORT
ADVANTAGES
1. Road transports are economical.
2. Door to Door Service
3. It is flexible. It can reach the actual place of loading and unloading.
4. The overhead expenses are also less in the case of road transport. Rail
transport, for example, requires the construction of railway stations,
erection of signals and so on.
5. It gives access even to the common man.
ROAD TRANSPORT
DISADVANTAGES
1. The carrying capacity is less.
2. Its efficiency is very much determined by the conditions of roads. Bad
roads may cause such problems as breakdown and result in delay in the
consignment reaching the market place or in going to your destination.
3. Limited speed
4. It is not suitable for carrying goods to very long distances, i.e., for
foreign destinations.
5. During rainy season, the roads become unsafe and unfit for
transportation.
RAIL TRANSPORT

ADVANTAGES
1. Rail transports are the most suitable for carrying goods to distant places.
2. It helps to transport bulky and heavy goods.
3. Rail transports are more dependable than road transport (bad road
conditions make road transport undependable).
4. Railway accidents are much less when compared to accidents in
highways. This ensures safe transportation of goods to different
destinations.
5. Long distance travel cheaper
6. Ability to view scenery en route is the advantage of railways.
RAIL TRANSPORT

DISADVANTAGES
1. Not all places are connected by trains.
2. Trains cannot carry goods to the doorstep. From the destination point,
one has to arrange to collect and carry the goods to the intended place.
3. Railways have fixed routes. This mode of transport, therefore, lacks
flexibility.
4. Cost and maintenance
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
• Use of more than one mode of transportation to
move a shipment to its destination
• Most common example: rail/truck
• Also water/rail/truck or water/truck
• Grown considerably with increased use of
containers
• Increased global trade has also increased use of
intermodal transportation
• More convenient for shippers (one entity
provides the complete service)
• Key issue involves the exchange of information
to facilitate transfer between different transport
modes
PIPELINE TRANSPORT
Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods
through a pipe. Liquids and gases are transported in
pipelines and any chemically stable substance can
be sent through a pipeline.

Advantages: ▫ They are ideally suited to transport

the liquids and gases. ▫ Pipelines can be laid through
difficult terrains as well as under water. ▫ It involves
very low energy consumption. ▫ It needs very little
maintenance. ▫ Pipelines are safe, accident-free and
environmental friendly.

Disadvantages: ▫ It is not flexible, i.e., it can be used

only for a few fixed points. ▫ Its capacity cannot be
increased once it is laid. ▫ It is difficult to make
security arrangements for pipelines. ▫ Underground
pipelines cannot be easily repaired and detection of
leakage is also difficult.
SUMMARY
• To attract customers as well as take them around an attraction,
destination developers have used many forms of transport to
move people around. These novel modes of transport ensure
that major exhibits are viewed in a certain sequence and ensure
that the crowd
• Transportation is the most crucial component of the tourism
infrastructure. It is required not only for reaching the
destination but also visiting the site and moving about at the
destination. Variety in modes of transportation adds color to the
overall tourism experience.
• Unusual forms of transportation are also an attraction such as
the cable cars in hilly terrain, the funicular railway, or jet
boating. The choice of mode of transport is vast and tourists
can choose a mode to suit their budget. They can opt for
scheduled or non-scheduled transport such as the hiring of
vehicles, boats, coaches or trains so that they can travel with
their group.
• For you, what is the best mode of transport for traveling?
Do you have questions?

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