[1] The present station was opened on 26 April 1982[1] by Metro (the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive).

It is to the south-west of Whitacre Street and close to the site of the former Kirkburton branch junction.

Tickets must be purchased before boarding the train to benefit from any fare discounts.

[3] The twice-hourly local service here is provided by TransPennine Express and Northern Trains, eastbound to Dewsbury, Leeds and Hull, westbound to Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly.

Huddersfield to Bradford trains pass through the station but generally are not scheduled to stop.