Werribee-bound services take the direct double track route to Newport, while all-stations Altona services operate on the single track Altona loop line to Newport.

The loop line reconnects with the direct route just after the demolished station Mobiltown.

[4] At about 7:55pm on 12 July 1976, a derailment occurred at the up end of the station, involving a Port Fairy – Melbourne passenger service.

The work included the tripling of one kilometre of existing double track, between the Altona loop line and the station.

[15] In October 2009, the first section of the footbridge was installed and,[16] on 9 February 2010, the completed bridge was opened to the public.