The eastern end of West Lakes Boulevard now covers most of the path of the track.

The line opened in 1940 to serve nearby factories at Hendon during World War II.

After the war, rail traffic declined and passenger services at Hendon were reduced to morning and afternoon peak-hours only, providing services to residents and workers of factories established in the old munitions factories, including Philips Electrical Industries and the South Australian Brush Company.

Hendon station and the line closed on 1 February 1980 and the track has since been removed.

In spite of low passenger numbers the service continued operation until 1 February 1980, after which the line was closed and removed.