This study aims to characterize the temporal evolution of land use/cover change (LUCC) around the stations of the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Intercity Railway, providing insights for the rational phasing of land resource development and the promotion of sustainable development in these areas. The research employs buffer analysis, intensity analysis, and geographical detector methods. The findings indicate that: (1) From 2010 to 2015, LUCC around the intercity railway stations was primarily characterized by the expansion of construction land and the decline of agricultural land; (2) The scale and intensity of LUCC around the stations were lower during the construction phase compared to the initial operational phase; (3) During the construction phase, LUCC was mainly influenced by the responsiveness of local policies, whereas in the initial operational phase, it was largely driven by local market conditions and supporting infrastructure. The study concludes that government investment and market dynamics in the areas surrounding intercity railway stations are the key factors driving LUCC and its temporal heterogeneity. To achieve sustainable development, it is essential to coordinate the roles of government and market forces in land resource development around high-speed railway stations across different phases.

Ling Zi, Yang Yaoyao, Zhang Qiyu, Wang Xinran, Lang Wenpu. Heterogeneous Impacts of Intercity Railway on Land Use—A Case Study of Changzhutan. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 1: 7-19. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2026.080102.

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