May 2010 long distance passenger service returned. Alsancak was also chosen to be the headquarters and main hub of İzmir's new commuter rail system: İZBAN. İZBAN started operation from Alsancak to Cumaovası on 30 August 2010, Alsancak-Çiğli on 5 December 2010 and Alsancak-Aliağa on 31 January 2011. Layout Alsancak station has a unique layout, compared to other stations in Turkey. Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 are currently used as a siding for trains. Alsancak has a main staffed station building, built in 1938, with a ticket and information booth. The 1871 clock tower station is now the headquarters for District 3. The depots behind the clock tower station are used for storing switchers and railcars. The headquarters of İZBAN are in a new building, built in 2002, next to the commuter rail platforms. Bus connections These are the peak, off-peak, and late night connections . Peak: 63 Evka 3 Metro - Konak 70 Halkapınar Metro - Tınaztepe 80 Halkapınar Metro - Bozyaka 90 Halkapınar Metro - Gaziemir 121 Bostanlı İskele - Konak 168 Evka 4 - Alsancak 253 Halkapınar Metro - Konak 255 Halkapınar Metro - Üçyol Metro 581 Halkapınar Metro - F.Altay 802 Egekent Aktarma - Konak Off-peak: 168 Evka 4 - Alsancak 253 Halkapınar Metro - Konak 912 Egekent Aktarma - Alsancak 921 Bostanlı İskele - Alsancak 963 Evka 3 Metro - Alsancak Late night: 920 Çiğli - Karşıyaka - Konak 930 Bornova - Konak Media Alsancak has always been a landmark of İzmir. Many films and television shows were filmed in the station. During the 4 years that it was closed to passenger service, Nil Karaibrahimgil and Sıla performed on the platforms. See also İzmir Basmane Terminal Ottoman Railway Company Turkish State Railways References Notes External links İzmir Alsancak station on trainsofturkey.com 1858 establishments in the Ottoman Empire Buildings and structures in İzmir Railway stations in İzmir Province Railway stations opened in 1858 Railway stations closed in 2006 2006 disestablishments in Turkey Konak District