History
- 1880: It opened as one of the original stations on the North Auckland Line.
- 1914: A signal box was established here.
- 1966: The line between Morningside and Avondale was partially double-tracked and the platform was upgraded to an island platform layout.
- 1993: The platform was modified slightly to meet the requirements of new ex-Perth trains.
- 2009: An upgraded station was opened.
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