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Some candidates stated services rendered by organizations generally for part (a) of the question. However, the part (b) was well answered by candidates.

The expected responses are.

1. Services rendered by courier companies


1. They deliver important parcels and documents quickly and safely to their destination. /Render door-to-door delivery.


2. They provide air cargo and shipping services for their customers.


3. They provide recorded delivery services to a named customer/person/institution.


4. They provide postal delivery services to remote areas.


5. They handle and deliver cash on behalf of customers.


6. They engage in business reply services as well as mail order business for their customers.


2. Advantages of rail transportt


1. It is suitable for the conveyance of heavy and bulky goods over long distances.


2. It provides convenience services for passengers.


3. It is a relatively safe means of transport.


4. It operates on schedules.


5. It is very cheap because it has standard rate of charges to passengers.


6. It is not affected by traffic congestion or hold up.



Disadvantages of rail transport



1. It requires large capital outlay which individuals or small firms cannot afford.


2. It is not flexible as it is not available everywhere.


3. There is high cost of maintaining the train and its rail tracks.


4. Wherever there is accident, the loss of lives and goods is very enormous.


5. Goods sent by rail will require transhipment.