It is expected to open in March 2025 as part of the South Coast Rail project, replacing Middleborough/Lakeville station for regular service.

The station has a single side platform located inside the wye between the Middleborough Main Line and the Middleboro Secondary.

From 1984 to 1988, Cape Cod and Hyannis Railroad seasonal commuter and excursion service stopped in Middleborough at the former station, which was demolished in the 1990s.

The 800-foot (240 m)-long high-level platform is located on the northwest leg of the wye, with pedestrian access to West Grove Street (Route 28) at its northeast end.

A 500-space parking lot is located inside the wye, with an access driveway running southeast to South Main Street (Route 105) at its intersection with I-495 ramps.

[3] The bridge over the Neponset River burned soon afterwards, preventing any further service from Boston to the Cape stopping at Middleborough; a Boston–Hyannis train via Stoughton ran during the summer of 1961.

[23][3] The lines north, west, and southeast from Middleborough remained in use for freight service: by the New Haven until 1969, Penn Central to 1971, Conrail to 1997, and CSX since.

On October 15, 1979, a special train ran from Braintree to Middleborough to publicize the state's plans for restored service.

[25] From 1984 to 1988, Cape Cod and Hyannis Railroad seasonal commuter and excursion service stopped in Middleborough at the former station.

[26][27] From 1986 to 1996, Amtrak's Cape Codder ran through Middleborough, but like the 1960s trains it did not stop there due to the station location.

[29][a] In 1984, a state-directed Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) study found that restoration of commuter rail service would be feasible.

[31][32] MBTA Commuter Rail Middleborough/Lakeville Line service to Middleborough/Lakeville station began on September 29, 1997; a layover facility was located just west of the wye on the Middleboro Secondary.

[23] Planning in the 1980s for the South Coast Rail project – restoration of passenger service to Fall River and New Bedford – considered routes via Middleborough, Stoughton, and Attleboro.

The last option was preferred because it had a shorter travel time than the reverse move, and would not require new double track as the Bridgewater shuttle would.

However, the station includes space for a future platform to serve shuttle trains to Cape Cod.

[44][45] The Middleborough station includes space for a potential future platform to serve shuttle trains to Cape Cod.