It began operating in 1911 and was connected to the Syrian city, Homs, with a single track.

It formed the terminus of the Orient Express line in the twenties, thirties and forties of the last century.

During World War I, the Ottomans, and for military reasons, damaged the Tripoli/Homs line.

Ruined, the station was nationalized in 1920 at the time of the French mandate in Lebanon and Syria.

In June 2011, the station[1] reopened its doors to visitors for two days only.