The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.

The line graph illustrates the number of goods transported by four different transportation in the UK from 1974 to 2002.

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, the quantities of product in the UK increased significantly during the period of time,

whereas

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road transportation was by far the most common way of transport. In 1974, most product was transported on the road (about 70

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), followed by Rail and Water at around 40

million

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, and Pipeline was the least popular option (about 5

million

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). In the following 10 years, almost every

modes

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of transport showed

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upward trend in number, yet Rail presented itself to be a less popular option (about 30

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), compared with Water (about 60

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). From 1982 to 1994, all modes stayed stable and rarely showed a

fluction

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fluctuation

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, from 1994, every

ways

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of transport started to grow

continuely

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continuously

. Only Water experienced a slight decrease in 1998. By the end of the period, Road was still the most common way (about 100

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), and Pipeline was the least.

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Mar 2, 2026

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Transported goods
Quantities
Trends
Modes of transport
Rail
Road
Water
Pipeline
Fluctuations
Predominance
Economic influences
Societal changes
Technological advancements
Environmental impact
Growth
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