(a) In what five ways has railway transport contributed to economic development in Tropical Africa?
(b) Suggest five ways of improving the development of railway transport in Tropical Africa.
Explanation
(A) In what five ways has railway transport contributed to economic development in Tropical Africa?
a. National integration.
b. Movement of goods
c. Movement of people.
d. Links industrial areas.
e. Movement of bulky goods at cheaper rates.
f. Promotes inter-regional trade.
g. Creates employment.
h. Yields revenue to government.
i. Creates access to national resources.
j. Opens up new lands.
k. Helps diffusion of innovations and ideas.
(B) Suggest five ways of improving the development of railway transport in Tropical Africa.
1. Expansion of rail network.
2. Improvement on the efficiency of the rail network.
3. Provision of adequate capital.
4. Training and retraining of personnel.
5. Regular maintenance of rail facilities e.g. track, coaches, engines.
6. Improved management techniques.
7. Development of international rail transport system.
8. Adoption of standard gauges.