[Gutenberg 32700] • Area Handbook for Romania

[...]almost all standard gauge. About 100 miles electrified, and rest of system converting to use of diesel locomotives. 20. HIGHWAYS: Of 47,800 total road mileage, about 6,600 miles nationally maintained as principal operating network. System supplanting railroads as major short-haul carrier of freight and passengers. 21. INLAND WATERWAYS: About 1,500 miles of principal rivers and canals are navigable. Water transport has minor role as a cargo carrier. 22. AIRWAYS: Romanian Air Transport, the state-owned airline, operates domestic service to twelve[...].