Staatsspoorwegen (SS) began to instill its influence in Cirebon since the late 1900's.

The existing line in Cikampek was then extended to attract customers in Cirebon.

[6][7] The current building of Cirebon Station was the work of a Dutch architect Pieter Adriaan Jacobus Moojen.

[9][10] Cirebon Station has six tracks plus one line that is connected to the locomotive depot and train depot which are located on the northeast side of the station complex.

[9][10] Line 2 is fully used as a straight rail for the direction of Cikampek-Jakarta, while line 3 is fully used as a straight rail for the direction of Tegal or Prupuk-Kroya.