Roadways still have an edge over railways in India: . Construction cost of roadways is much lower than that of railways. . Roads can traverse comparatively more dissecting and undulating plains. . Roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes and can traverse mountains like Himalayas. . Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and small amount of goods over short distances. . It also provides door to door services. . Cost of loading and unloading is much lower. . Road transport is also used as a feeder to other modes of transport such as they provide link between railway station, airports and sea ports.