the railway opened up the eastern empire and advanced the growth of new towns and cities
the railway exploited natural resources better
state bought railway companies started in 1891
a new railway linked the oil refineries of Baku to the black sea port of Batum which helped stimulate the growth of iron and coal industries
the trans-siberian railway was built to encourage migration to areas where workers were needed but by 1914 it was only partially finished and didn't increase migration much
rapid expansion of cities since large-scale manufacture attracted people seeking employment
poor working conditions and overcrowding in cities
