Rail Mode In Australia Between 1996 And 2012

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Rail as freight mode has gained its prestige in long distance transportation. When there are good and commodities that have to be sent to long distant areas, people are used to use the rail. This is very common in the developing countries. In addition, when it comes to the grains like rice, sugar and cotton, the rail way plays a pivotal role within the transporting industry (Parajuli, 2005). In Australia, between 1996 and 2012, the rail way transport mode underwent tremendous changes and especially there was an increase in rail way’s freight rates. In Australia, the use of all rail freight for iron ore and coal transporting jointly is over 80% (in tonne kilometre terms). In addition, another 8% of all rail freight goes to the transportation