The station, which was classified by Deutsche Reichsbahn as class II, is now designated as category 6.

Between May 2006 and March 2007, Saal station was adapted to modern requirements and all facilities, which were no longer considered absolutely necessary, were demolished, including the canopy on platform 2/3, which was replaced by a sheltered waiting area.

Saal station is now served by Regionalbahn services to and from Großheringen/Naumburg, Saalfeld and Pößneck.

[4] The station has been controlled by an electronic interlocking at Jena-Göschwitz and built by Siemens since 27 November 2011.

Bus route 15 runs between Rautal – Stadtzentrum and Jena West station (Westbahnhof).