The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart represents the number of items delivered by various types of transportation modes in the UK from 1974 to 2002. pipe. There was an increasing freight for all modes over the period of time.
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