The Trunk Line past Haugenstua opened on 1 September 1854 and residents were served by Grorud Station, some 1,590 meters (5,220 ft) to the southwest.

With the opening of the line, this was moved and converted to a house for the gatekeeper for the level crossing at Haugenstua.

[5] Originally the station was served by eighteen northbound and fifteen southbound trains per day.

They main concern was that the northern platform was wooden and in poor shape, and a safety hazard as it would be slippery when wet.

In 2005 money was again put aside, but with only one tender the Norwegian National Rail Administration had to postpone the work.

[8] The upgrade also included a new underpass under the tracks at the station, which acts as part of a continuous recreational path from Lillomarka to the Oslofjord.

[13] There are 24 parking spaces at the station, a bicycle shed and tickets and snacks vending machine.