Haifa Bat Galim Railway Station, Haifa

Haifa Bat Galim Railway Station is a transportation hub in the Bat Galim neighborhood of Haifa. Serving as a crucial node on the coastal railway line, this station has been part of Haifa's transportation infrastructure since its construction in 1975. Initially designed to integrate seamlessly with the adjacent Haifa Bat Galim Central Bus Station, it quickly became the city's primary railway station until the early 2000s.

Strategically positioned on the southern fringes of the Bat Galim neighborhood, Haifa Bat Galim Railway Station offers convenient access to various key locations within Haifa. Its proximity to the Haifa Bat Galim Central Bus Station makes it a focal point for intermodal transportation, facilitating easy transfers between rail and bus services. Furthermore, its proximity to the eastern terminus of the Haifa Port and the Rambam Health Care Campus enhances its significance as a transportation hub.

The station's architectural layout reflects its importance and functionality. Boasting a sizable station hall, Haifa Bat Galim features two side platforms and three parallel rail tracks, with the middle track primarily utilized for freight trains bypassing passenger services. A pedestrian tunnel seamlessly connects the platforms, extending further to the central bus station and across HaHagana Boulevard, facilitating convenient pedestrian access and ensuring efficient connectivity between different modes of transportation.

In the early 2000s, the station underwent renovations to its current setup for passenger services by Israel Railways. The changes were mainly cosmetic, with many old signs of wear and tear from the past 30 years left untouched.