The railway company had been reluctant to open a station in the area due to a perceived lack of revenue and so a compromise was reached with the halt.

[6] The new halt brought with it travellers from London seeking a day out in rural surroundings.

Villagers living near the halt sold flowers from their gardens and served teas.

[6] The parish council later requested shelters for passengers on the platforms, which were built in December 1905.

[8] On 1 March 1910, an extension of the District line from South Harrow to connect with the Metropolitan Railway at Rayners Lane was opened, enabling District line trains to serve stations between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge from that date.