[4] The station opened at the site of a number of private railway sidings, two years after electrification of the line through it was commissioned, and at a time when suburban services to Pakenham did not exist.

As a result, only a single platform was provided on the north side on the down (Pakenham bound) track, and services operated as extensions of Dandenong trains at factory opening and closing times.

The up (Melbourne bound) platform and footbridge to the north was provided in late 1974,[5] and Pakenham trains were timetabled to stop at the station at factory opening and closing times.

Visitors from the Signalling Record Society had to obtain permission from General Motors and be accompanied by a security guard while at the station.

The Rail Appreciation Association Victoria was another group who organised a trip to the station, travelling via ordinary train services.

In 2004, General Motors was still listed in the Pakenham line pocket timetable,[13] and in 2005 the http://metlinkmelbourne.com.au trip planner was still displaying services to the station, despite the closure.