The station and line between Brackley and Quainton Junction were constructed by Walter Scott and Company of Newcastle upon Tyne.

[2] At the time, Calvert was a very rural settlement with the few houses making up the village being situated close to the station and nearby brickworks, which was the largest employer in the area.

[5] Calvert was to remain open a further 23 years before closing to passengers on 4 March 1963, the same day as nearby Quainton Road.

Fast passenger trains continued to pass through the station until 1966 when the Great Central Main Line was closed.

[9] The original scope of this section of EWR included reopening the branch line to Aylesbury:[10] as of January 2021[update], this element is 'under review'.