History quiz

What are the bad points about railway in Industrial Revolution?

Bad points about railways in the Industrial Revolution:

- Safety: The early railways were not very safe. There were frequent accidents, involving derailments, collisions, and fires. Many passengers were killed or injured.

- Speed: The early railways were not very fast. The average speed was about 15-20 miles per hour. This was much slower than the speed of a horse-drawn carriage.

- Cost: The early railways were very expensive to build. This meant that only wealthy people could afford to travel on them.

- Environmental impact: The construction of the railways had a significant environmental impact. It involved clearing large areas of forest and disrupting natural habitats.

- Social impact: The railways had a major social impact. They led to the growth of cities, the decline of rural communities, and the increase of social mobility.