Used mainly for industrial purposes in the mid-20th century, the line diverged from Albert Park station[1] and ran for 1.1 kilometres.
The station opened in November 1940 to serve Small Arms Ammunition Factories Nos.
The station was located east of Tapleys Hill Road[2] and was an island platform with sidings but the track was single for the entire length.
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.
In spite of low passenger numbers, the service continued operation until 1 February 1980, after which the line was closed and removed.