It is located on the Aachen–Mönchengladbach railway on the western outskirts of Palenberg near the Wurm and is served by the Wupper-Express and the Rhein-Niers-Bahn.

During this time a station must have been built on the western outskirts of Palenberg, which was then a small hamlet and was part of the still independent municipality of Frelenberg.

The old station building was converted into a seniors centre and new premises for a youth center were built next to it.

Seniors and youth have been able to meet at the former station building since 2002, which was declared a "multi-generational house" in 2008.

With the generous park-and-ride facilities on the west and east sides, the station provides access to trains for commuters by car or bicycle.