The track to Welwyn was completed in 1860 and taken over by the Great Northern the following year.

The station was valuable to Luton people not only for passengers but also for facilitating the London market for the town's trade in plaited straw goods.

[2] Following closure to passengers in 1965, the station buildings were quickly demolished despite the line remaining open for freight until 1989–1990.

Throughout the years, various local pressure groups have been supportive of reopening the station as part of a viable branch line between Dunstable and Luton.

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