The station was important for the district's growing industries, especially those of forestry and flax.

Local goods were transported from the station to Foxton's port where they were shipped to a larger centre.

The station's freight facilities were expanded in 1930 to meet the area's growing demand for transport.

[4] The cyclone also damaged the Terrace End Railway Station in Palmerston North.

The concrete station platform is one of the few remains of the line, and can be found along State Highway 58.