The line chart compares how products, in million tonnes, are distributed by various types of transport in the UK, between 1974 and 2002
Overall, most transporting modes became more prevalent, except rail which remained relatively stable over the surveyed period. Additionally, road was always the most chosen option to carry goods throughout
Regarding the two most dominant modes of transport over the period, the quantity of products transported by road started at around 70, which then witnessed a gradual upswing, translating to a 25 growth in the final shown. Similarly, Under 40 million tonnes are conveyed through water transport in 1974, it then surpassed railway transport after 4 years, reaching about 65 at the end of surveyed period
As for the remaining categories, pipeline was the most uncommon modes of transport which started at under 10 in 1974, it then witnessed a sharp increase to about 25 in 1982 before dropping to over 20 throughout the period. Finally, over 40 millions tonnes amount of goods are transported via railway, which then a stayed relatively constant to the same level at the end