This document discusses different modes of transportation. It describes how in early times, people walked or used animals like donkeys and camels to transport goods and people. Over time, various transportation methods developed including roadways, railways, waterways and airways. Roadways are the most commonly used and can be built in many terrains. Railways transport heavy goods and people over long distances in an inexpensive manner. Waterways, which include inland waterways like rivers and seas, are one of the cheapest modes to transport goods between countries. Airways are the fastest but most expensive form of transportation and help connect remote areas.