The station consists of a single island platform with a ticket hall integrated into a pedestrian bridge connecting to a bus terminal.

The station opened in its current location in 1973 and serves as a major transit hub for bus and rail traffic within Haninge Municipality.

When Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL) took over operations and introduced the commuter rail system, major changes were made: a new station and bus terminal were built further south, and freight traffic was moved to Jordbro.

During the 1970s and 1980s, the area around Handen station underwent significant urban development, transforming from a suburban stop into a key regional centre.

The construction of Haninge Centrum shopping centre, municipal offices, and residential high-rises contributed to the station's importance.