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The study aims to determine how railway proximity influences urban development patterns in Southern West Bengal, India.

April 21, 2026Open Access

Analysing Urban Development Patterns: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis and Predictive Scenarios around Major Railway Stations/Terminals

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Predictive scenarios assess land use dynamics near railway stations, indicating necessary policy interventions.

The study aims to determine how railway proximity influences urban development patterns in Southern West Bengal, India.
Utilized remote sensing data to assess land use changes over 25 years (2000-2025).
Employed FRAGSTATS for fragmentation metrics and Google Earth Engine for building height analysis.
Correlated morphological outputs with Space Syntax Integration values for functional connectivity.
Identified four station typologies reflecting different urban form efficiencies.
Predicted that without intervention, infrastructure will face significant strain due to urban sprawl.
Highlighted the necessity for tailored policies to manage urban growth effectively.

Koiri et al. (2026) studied this question.

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