Haifa Bat Galim Central Bus Station
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The Haifa Bat Galim Central Bus Station was named after the neighborhood of Bat Galim
. Until January 1, 2002, it served all Egged
intercity bus routes originating and terminating in Haifa, as well as most local routes. The Bat Galim station was in use for about thirty years.
On January 1, 2002, the new HaMifratz Central Bus Station
opened. At that time, all buses coming from the North and the Galilee
began to terminate at the new station, and new more frequent lines operated between the two stations. In late 2003, the Hof HaCarmel Central Bus Station
opened, replacing the Bat Galim Central Bus Station as the main bus station in Haifa. All bus lines coming from the South now terminate there, and the Bat Galim station has become just a stop between the two other stations. Free transfers are available inside Haifa for passengers using Egged's intercity bus lines. All three stations connect to local lines within the city of Haifa as well.
The bus platforms at the Bat Galim Central Bus Station were outdoors. The building also housed outdoor stores and restaurants. On the lower level, one side of the building was used for departures, and the other for arrivals. On the upper level, buses arrived on the side of the building used for departures below. There is a tower above the station. A pedestrian tunnel connects the Bat Galim Railway Station
, the Bat Galim Bus Station and the eastbound bus stops on the opposite side of HaHagana Road.
Currently, the Bat Galim Bus Station is only used to store Egged buses, and the tower is used by Egged as office space. Intra-city buses now stop on the road, rather than inside the station, on the route between the Hof HaCarmel Central Bus Station and the HaMifratz Central Bus Station. Several buses have their terminus at new platforms outside the station. All of the original platforms are now closed, as are most stores and restaurants. The business area of the station now hosts strip clubs. The pedestrian tunnel is still in use.
Bat Galim
Bat Galim is a neighborhood of Haifa, Israel, located at the foot of Mt. Carmel on the Mediterranean coast. Bat Galim is known for its promenade and sandy beaches.-History:...
. Until January 1, 2002, it served all Egged
Egged Bus Cooperative
Egged Israel Transport Cooperative Society Ltd , a cooperative owned by its members is the largest transit bus company in Israel. It provides about 55 % of public transport services throughout the country, employs 6,227 workers and has 2,861 buses for more than 928 service routes and 3,103...
intercity bus routes originating and terminating in Haifa, as well as most local routes. The Bat Galim station was in use for about thirty years.
On January 1, 2002, the new HaMifratz Central Bus Station
HaMifratz Central Bus Station
Haifa Bay Central Bus Station is the main bus station of the Haifa Bay district. It opened in 2002....
opened. At that time, all buses coming from the North and the Galilee
Galilee
Galilee , is a large region in northern Israel which overlaps with much of the administrative North District of the country. Traditionally divided into Upper Galilee , Lower Galilee , and Western Galilee , extending from Dan to the north, at the base of Mount Hermon, along Mount Lebanon to the...
began to terminate at the new station, and new more frequent lines operated between the two stations. In late 2003, the Hof HaCarmel Central Bus Station
Haifa Hof HaCarmel Central Bus Station
Carmel Beach Central Bus Station is the main bus station in Haifa, Israel, replacing the Haifa Bat Galim Central Bus Station. The former station is now only used to store Egged buses and for Egged office space and innercity buses now only stop there on the road rather than inside on the route...
opened, replacing the Bat Galim Central Bus Station as the main bus station in Haifa. All bus lines coming from the South now terminate there, and the Bat Galim station has become just a stop between the two other stations. Free transfers are available inside Haifa for passengers using Egged's intercity bus lines. All three stations connect to local lines within the city of Haifa as well.
The bus platforms at the Bat Galim Central Bus Station were outdoors. The building also housed outdoor stores and restaurants. On the lower level, one side of the building was used for departures, and the other for arrivals. On the upper level, buses arrived on the side of the building used for departures below. There is a tower above the station. A pedestrian tunnel connects the Bat Galim Railway Station
Haifa Bat Galim Railway Station
Haifa Bat Galim Railway Station is an Israel Railways passenger station situated on the coastal railway line and serves the city of Haifa. The station takes its name from the neighborhood of Bat Galim, where it is located...
, the Bat Galim Bus Station and the eastbound bus stops on the opposite side of HaHagana Road.
Currently, the Bat Galim Bus Station is only used to store Egged buses, and the tower is used by Egged as office space. Intra-city buses now stop on the road, rather than inside the station, on the route between the Hof HaCarmel Central Bus Station and the HaMifratz Central Bus Station. Several buses have their terminus at new platforms outside the station. All of the original platforms are now closed, as are most stores and restaurants. The business area of the station now hosts strip clubs. The pedestrian tunnel is still in use.