Question

how did the introduction of railways helps in urbanisation​

Answer 1

Answer:

But as time went by, new stations were more likely to be located in undeveloped areas and less likely to be located within the established built-up areas, which were already serviced by existing stations. Moreover, they prompted further growth, increasing the likelihood of more urbanization in their vicinity.

Answer 2

Introduction of railways has impacted societies in a very positive way. One of them is that it has brought urbanization.

Provided new economic opportunities:

• Railway networking and specially the areas where it halted (railway station)
• Generated new economic opportunities for people.
• It further stimulated the development of towns, urban areas and communities.

Enabled the growth of new industries:

• Industries act as attraction for employment.
• With the introduction of new industries people migrated to such areas and started settling there.
• This led to enactment of better facilities like education, health care facilities ultimately leading to urbanization.

Railways integrated markets and increased trade:

• Railway connected several regions and communities.
• It increased the interaction among people further easing trade and market integration.
• Market is another important aspect for urban development.

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