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What major causes are regarded as hindrance to the development of transport system of Assam?
1. Geographical Constraints:- Assam is characterized by difficult terrain with numerous
rivers, hills and forests.
2. Insufficient Infrastructure:- The transport infrastructure in Assam is not adequately
developed.

What is the famous transport of Assam?
Buses and Coaches:-
Buses are a primary mode of public transport in Assam with the assam transport corporation operating a fleet that connects major cities and towns. The assam state transport buses are known for their affordability and extensive routes.

What is the present status of the transport network in Assam?
Gradually the transport network of the department expanded throughout the state of Assam. Currently ASTC has 10 divisions, 135 bus stations and three Inter State Bus Terminals (Guwahati, Jorhat and Silchar) across the state.

What is the basic transportation problem?
Transportation problem is a special kind of Linear Programming Problem in which goods are transported from a set of sources to a set of destinations subject to the supply and demand of the sources and destination respectively such that the total cost of transportation is minimized.

What are the main challenges of transport planning?
1. Inability to utilize vehicles' capacity.
2. Inefficient route management.
3. Inability to track consignments.
4. Increased transportation cost.
5. Inability to deliver orders on time.
6. Automatic order allocation.
7. Vehicle capacity utilization.

How to develop a transportation system in Assam?
1. The Pandemic Effect.
2. Climate Change.
3. A New Work Model.
4. Increase Capacity on High-Traffic Routes/Lines.
5. Make Commuting Safer.
6. Improve the Commuter Experience.
7. Create Multi-Modal Hubs.

What are the main problems of rail transport in Assam?
Poor Infrastructure:-
One of the biggest challenges facing rail transport in Assam is the poor infrastructure. Many of the railway tracks are getting old and in need of repair. The rail network in the state is also inadequate with many remote areas lacking proper connectivity.

How do we make a good public transport system?
1. Customer-friendly:- The easier a system is to understand and navigate, the more people can
use it to move quickly around their city.
2. Clean: Services that emit little to no pollution may lower barriers to expanding public
transport and improve passenger experience by reducing air and noise pollution.

What is the conclusion of transportation?
Advances in transportation have spurred global economic growth by reducing travel time and increasing the number of passengers. A businessperson can board a plane in the evening in New York and land in London after a 6-hour flight to attend a morning business meeting.

Why is transport so important?
Transportation is a vital for economic growth and development factor as it facilitates trade, connects both local and global markets, enables access to resources and services and supports the movement of people and goods in all economies around the world.