Governments should spend more money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As transportation plays a key role in the development of societies, it has been a matter of many controversies. While many believe that governments should invest more on railroads, others believe that roads are as important. I personally believe that rail systems should be prioritized over roads for the matter of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Trains are more economical modes of transportations. On the one hand, their maintenance and operational costs are far less the

road

transport,

on the other hand

, they offer cheaper fees for commuters.

Although

railway network, as a luxurious infrastructure

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in

some developing countries, require larger amounts of

invssestment

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

investment

, in the long run, the lower maintenance and operational costs make it a considerably cost-effective choice.

Furthermore

, as trains, LRTs and subways can transport myriads of commuters at one, they offer cheaper and more economical fees for users, making them the

first

choice of many. Railways make a great contribution to enhancing sustainability.

Firstly

, since trains and subways usually work with electricity, they are more sustainable and environmental friendly.

Secondly

, rail transport can carry a large number of commuters that in comparison to

road

vehicles

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use

much less energy.

In addition

, it is a proven fact that building more

road

networks

leads

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lead

to stimulating the latent demand of

road

vehicles, which is hindered by traffic congestion.

This

means investment in roads leads to an exponential rise in car trips, increasing fossil fuel consumption. In conclusion, I do believe that policymakers should expend more on train systems because they are more sustainable and financially justifiable.