Throughout its existence the railway was highly profitable, serving wealthy Levantine business owners who commuted into the city each day.

Wealthy business owners who lived in Buca but worked in Alsancak, commuted to the city every day.

[3] The railway began operations in 1872, with two daily trains to and from Punta station in Alsancak.

The opening of the railway also greatly boosted the growth of Buca, which was a quiet residential village in the mid-19th century.

[4] The line became quiet popular that by the end of the 19th century, there were a total of 11 daily trains operating between Buca and Punta.