The station had a small parking area but no platforms; passengers boarded trains from the Viles Street grade crossing.

It was temporarily closed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in December 2020 due to its low ridership and lack of accessibility; indefinite closure became effective in April 2021.

Hastings station was located at the Viles Street grade crossing in Weston, about 700 feet (210 m) away from North Avenue (Route 117).

[2][3] Unlike other MBTA Commuter Rail stations, Hastings did not have platforms; passengers boarded and alighted trains on the Viles Street grade crossing.

[14] In November 2020, as part of service cuts during the pandemic, the MBTA proposed to close Hastings, Silver Hill, and four other low-ridership stations.

Hastings was nominated for closure because of its low ridership and lack of accessibility; Kendal Green station is roughly 0.6 miles (0.97 km) to the southeast.

[14][21] That day, the MBTA Board voted to enact a more limited set of cuts, including indefinitely closing Hastings, Silver Hill, and three of the other four stations.