Due to its geographical location, the city is an important railway junction, where two main lines meet.

The largest railway factory in Turkey, owned by TÜLOMSAŞ, is located next to the station as well as serving as the headquarters for the company.

Estram tram lines serve the station with a direct link the heart of the cities as well as the main north and south districts.

The war ended in 1923, but the CFOA was in bad shape due to heavy damage to the rails and locomotives.

After World War II, a new grain elevator was built, which increased the growth of the town to a city.

In 2007, a plan to rebuild the station underground to open up traffic was concluded and construction started shortly after, despite heavy criticism.