Band 6+: The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph indicates the numbers of produces transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002 by four discrepancy of transports.

It was clear that all modes of transport witnessed a noticeable rise in the numbers of goods in the UK, excepted rail. While road transport made up a significant part in delivering products in the UK, pipeline reversed and were used the least.

The period between 1974 and 2002 experienced a dramatic growth in the number of goods moved by road from 70 million to just under 100 million tonnes, the similar pattern was true for moving by pipeline from approximately 5 million to 20 million tonnes, respectively. However, in 1982, the quantity of goods delivered by road had a slight decrease at around 70 million, while that transported by pipeline had a rocket to peak at well over 20 million tonnes.

In 1974 and 1978, both the quantities of goods moved by water and rail started at 40 million tonnes. However, afterwards, the quantity transported by ship increased gradually and reached the highest point of 62 million in 2002, while that delivered by train fluctuated between 30 and 40 million tonnes and turned over 40 million in 2002.