The S-shaped viaduct was constructed for the Tyne and Wear Metro by Ove Arup, with work commencing in 1976, and completed in 1979.

[2][3] The former North Eastern Railway route between Manors and Jesmond is connected by a link tunnel, located to the west of the station.

It is used only by trains running out of public service, allowing them to terminate at Manors, and then return to the depot at South Gosforth (and vice versa), without having to travel around the North Tyneside Loop.

[5] The station is equipped with ticket machines, seating, next train information displays, timetable posters, and an emergency help point on both platforms.

[11] Rolling stock used: Class 599 Metrocar An abstract mural, Magic City by British artist Basil Beattie, was commissioned in 1987, and can be seen on the station concourse.