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 graph illustrates the amount of goods transported in the UK, over a thirty-eight-year period between 1974 and 2002.

Overall

, what stands out from the graph is that all of them, except the rail, faced an upward trend. Another striking fact is that the most popular way to transport them was by roads, during the period. Looking at the details, as regards road, it started with around 70 million tonnes.

Then

, it rose gradually to just over 80 million until 1993

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and

then

witnessed a negligible decrease for two years. After that, it saw a sharp increase to nearly 100. Regarding water, it saw a negligible rise in the first four years.

Then

, it rose sharply, and after that, it remained stable until 1990 to just under 60.

Next,

despite the falling, it soared to over 60. Looking at the pipeline, it increased significantly until 1981.

Next,

there was a gradual rise until 1995. After that, it remained steady until the end of the period.

In contrast

, rail transportation faced a dramatic decrease for ten years at the beginning. Having risen remarkably in 1990, it

then

fluctuated for a

while

, and after that, it rose to just over 40.