The present invention relates to a drive station for a device for conveying bulk material, the drive station comprising: - a housing, which has a base plate and side walls, at least one side wall having at least one opening for the passage of a conveying means for conveying the bulk material along a passage path; and — a drive for moving the conveying means, the drive being disposed in the housing. A preferably movable intermediate base having openings is disposed below the passage path and above the base plate in the vertical direction.