It serves the Brisbane Exhibition Ground in Bowen Hills and is normally only opened during the Ekka show each August.

Previously an extra ticket surcharge had to be paid to travel to the station.

[1][2][3] In 2009, Translink CEO Peter Strachan blamed the surcharge on the Royal National Agricultural & Industrial Association not willing to pick up the cost of running the station.

[5] Because of the requirements of the Show, the station is equipped with facilities for dealing with livestock.

[6] The island platform will run for 165 metres in length, allowing it to provide for up to nine-car trains.