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Izmir Basmane

Basmane, terminal station of rival SCP was built slightly nearer to the city historical center. This station is much more active, with 4 platforms and 8 tracks. A little roof extends from the building to the beginning of the platform.

The platform are quite short and can barely accommodate a 6 / 7 cars train. In 2001, there were no signaling and all the points are hands operated.

The station building is placed in the axis of a main avenue that goes straight to the seaside, known in Izmir as "Kordon". This highlights the symmetry of the building. The building itself has not been renovated, barely maintained and it is in quite poor condition. In particular the grey color does nothing to brighten up this building which is a bit austere

The modern name of the station Basmane is a contraction of its former name Basmahane, referring literally to the weaving factory that was there before. This factory was closed a few years before and was purchased by the railway.

Basmane station, street side. June 2001. Photo JP Charrey

Basmane station, platform side. June 2001. Photo JP Charrey