Casa-Port Railway Terminal, Casablanca

The Casa-Port Railway Terminal, located in the heart of Casablanca near the Port of Casablanca, is a pivotal component of the Moroccan National Railway (ONCF) network. This station serves as a crucial hub for both suburban and long-distance connections, including the high-speed Train Navette Rapide (TNR) which connects Casablanca to Kénitra via Rabat. It stands as one of the primary railway stations in Casablanca, alongside Casa-Voyageurs.

Originally, Casa-Port Railway Terminal had six tracks and four platforms. However, following an extensive renovation project that spanned from 2008 until its completion in September 2014, the station was upgraded to include eight tracks and five platforms. This expansion enables it to accommodate a throughput of 20 trains per hour and serves around 10,000 passengers daily.

The repeatedly delayed renovation project, hindered by unstable soil and a major flood in 2010, concluded with a grand reopening on September 25, 2014, officiated by King Mohammed VI. The upgrade enhanced rail infrastructure and platforms, added a 2,500 square meter travelers' hall with amenities like restaurants and banks, and introduced a 500-place underground parking and 27,000 square meters of office space.

Architecturally, Casa-Port is distinguished by its expansive hall roofs that extend into the square and its unique supporting columns which flare out at the top, allowing natural light to permeate through openings in the roof. The hall's glass facades offer incoming travelers a preview of the station's layout, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and functional accessibility of the station.

Throughout its construction and subsequent operation, Casa-Port Railway Terminal has evolved into a modern, efficient, and critical node in Morocco's transportation infrastructure, facilitating both daily commutes and longer regional travels efficiently.