Originally not part of the Woodlands MRT extension plans, Kranji station was later included in November 1992.

Designed with a kampung-style roof, the station is integrated with other transportation modes and serves cross-border bus services to Johor Bahru.

[10][12] In July 1992, part of a hill along Woodlands Avenue 3 had to be removed using explosives to make way for a viaduct connecting between Marsiling and Kranji.

[14][16] Mah revisited the site on 28 April 1995 along with the Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRTC) chairman Wesley D'aranjo and Minister of State for Communications Goh Chee Wee.

[27] A small fire had ignited in the control box, but extinguished by itself when the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived.

[31] Kranji station is linked to the nearby Singapore Turf Club via a sheltered walkway[32] and is close to Takeda Singapore Manufacturing Plant, the Kranji Water Reclamation Plant, and the Woodlands Wafer Fabrication Park.

[33] The station is integrated with other transportation modes, with longer sheltered bus bays of 36 m (118 ft) that can accommodate up to three buses, alongside taxi stands and parking for 20 bicycles.

The 1,300 m2 (14,000 sq ft) concourse level is three times larger than those at other stations with many fare gates to allow efficient crowd flow.