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Question
What is a trans–continental railway?
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Solution
Trans continental railways connect two ends of a continent. They are instrumental in economic life of a country. They were constructed for economic and political reasons to facilitate long runs in different directions. They are essential for transportation of not only passengers but mainly of freight. Example., Trans continental Siberian railways.
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