Herrala is one of the original intermediate stations of the Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway, and was opened for passenger traffic in November 1869.

The station played a role in the development of Herrala, and the village became home to various industries, including three brick factories, the last of which closed down in 1976.

[5] In 2005, its platforms were rebuilt and moved closer towards Riihimäki, which made it possible to replace the former cross-platform pedestrian level crossing with the Herralantie underpass.

[4] Herrala has slowly lost its significance as an urban center, partly due to the development in the municipality of Hollola being focused in the seat of Salpakangas.

Prior to the opening of the Kerava-Lahti railway line, Herrala was also served by the unnamed regional trains on the route Helsinki–Riihimäki–Lahti–Kouvola–Kotka Harbour.