Modes Of Transport Presentation

Modes of transport. Rail transport. History of rail transport. Metro trains. Development of trains. Road transport. Road transport in lithuania. Road transport. Roads today. Types of vehicles. History of road transport. Air transport. Development of air transport. Air transport in lithuania. Types of aircraft. History. Water transport. Types of vessels. Questions. Sources.

In 1815 D. Stevenson constructed the first railway 1825 the first railway line was built by D. Stivenson. The world’s first underground Metropolitan Railway (part of the London Underground), opened in 1863. In 1830 a railroad was built in the USA. In Lithuania, railway construction began in 1859. The first train from Daugpilis to Vilnius has arrived in 1860 September 4.

The most spectacular metro in the world: The London metro is the oldest in the world.

St Petersburg metro have 'safe' stops with closed platforms – such as the elevator stops, the metal door opens along with first train doors.

Transportation is the 3rd largest sector in Lithuanian economy. 2016-2017 record-breaking orders of trucks.

Advantages and Disadvantages Door-to-door delivery Only way for carrying goods to and from rural areas Delivery between cities, small villages Accidents Less organised Negative impact on the environment.

Air transport has developed greatly in economically strong or big countries - Great Britain, Japan, USA, Canada, China, France, Russia, Germany, etc.