The location of the station was selected as a result of its proximity to coal mines and in particular to the Krupp cast steel works.

[5] Originally a former residence of the workers colony of Kronenberg on the north side of the former railway line and east of the present station served as the station building.

The completely rebuilt station restaurant opened in March 1949.

[3] An underpass leads from the station building, which was built in 1913, under the four tracks.

The station is served by two Regional-Express services: the RE 14 (Der Borkener) and the RE 49 (Wupper-Lippe-Express).