The station is located on the exclusive LRT right of way (adjacent to CPR ROW), 10.6 km (6.6 mi) south of the City Hall Interlocking.
The station is located across from Southcentre Mall, accessible by a pedestrian bridge crossing Macleod Trail.
Commencing a five-month trial run in April 1996, Calgary Transit piloted a Siemens RegioSprinter DMU (diesel multiple unit) railcar as part of a demonstration tour of North America.
This pilot was done as a measure to test the viability of an LRT expansion and to provide relief for commuters travelling to and from the rapidly developing South Calgary.
A new temporary passenger platform was added on the CP Rail line adjacent to Anderson station.