Five stabling sidings are located to the west of Platform 2, with the site previously having been a goods yard.

The last timber trestle bridge on the Melbourne suburban network is located to the south of the station.

[6] In 1969, flashing light signals were provided at the Diamond Street level crossing, located nearby in the down direction from the station.

[6] On 25 December 2011, following a large storm and subsequent flooding, parts of the line at the down end of the level crossing were washed away.

[4] On 15 May 2019, the Level Crossing Removal Project announced that planning for the duplication of 3 kms of track between Eltham and Greensborough was underway, with early works began in 2021, with major construction started in 2022.

[13] Platform 1: Platform 2: Dysons operates two routes via Eltham station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria: Kinetic Melbourne operates one SmartBus route via Eltham station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria: Panorama Coaches operates four routes to and from Eltham station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria: