The platform itself dates from 1990, when the Carolinian began service; passengers used a heated shelter until the "Amshack" was built in 1996.

Included in the Bright Leaf National Register Historic District, the building is marked by impressive decorative brickwork such as corbeled pendants and mousetoothing at the cornice and parapet.

The station was a joint venture of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the city of Durham.

This included installation of new doors, upgrades to restroom, new fire alarm system, signage, cane detection, and accessible pathways extending from the parking lot to the station and platform.

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