The line closed to passengers in June 1929, with freight services operating until March 1989.

[5][6] Similar cameras were installed at nearby Bank Foot and Kingston Park in October 2012.

The £300,000 project saw improvements to accessibility, security and energy efficiency, as well as the rebranding of the station to the new black and white corporate colour scheme.

[9][10] Both platforms have ticket machines (which accept cash, card and contactless payment), smartcard validators, sheltered waiting area, seating, next train audio and visual displays, timetable and information posters and an emergency help point.

In the southbound direction, trains run to South Hylton via Newcastle and Sunderland.