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

In recent years, transportation has become a significant concern for the government. Some
people
argue that the government should invest more in building and maintaining railway systems rather than spending funds to improve
roads
. In my perspective, I certainly agree with the statement, but I
also
believe that the decision of building railways or
roads
should be made based on the preference of citizens.
To begin
with, in developed countries, the train is efficient and comfortable commuting. The high capacity of trains is able to deliver a major of passengers with fixed timing.
Hence
,
this
positively reduced the number of cars used and traffic congestion in peaked hours, which can save more time for an individual.
For example
, over 70% population in Mumbai preferred to commute by railways to work due to the overcrowding on the road and the low-cost tickets it brings.
In addition
, railways are contributing several positive effects to the environment and the traffic.
As a result
of reducing vehicles on the street, the carbon dioxide and gas that are released into the environment, causing air pollution, is decreased.
Moreover
, road construction causes destruction to society.
For example
, in some areas, the extension of the road is going to take place for a few months,
this
causes damage for the houses and shops around, which is a huge loss for local
people
.
Furthermore
, the number of car accidents are increasingly due to various reasons.
Although
roads
connect many remote areas, when heavy rain occurs, the
roads
get congested in which
people
are not able to reach the destination on time. In conclusion, investing in the railway's system is an efficient solution for traffic congestion and the environment.
However
, the authority needs to ensure that their area
are
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suitable for railway networks and the local
people
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Carbon emissions
  • Mass transportation
  • Traffic congestion
  • Economic growth
  • Regional development
  • Initial investment
  • Feasibility
  • Flexibility
  • Rural areas
  • Integration
  • Sustainable
  • Efficiency
  • Infrastructure
  • Commuters
  • Public expenditure
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Long-term investment
  • Accessibility
  • Connectivity
  • Modal shift
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