This route called at Lindores, Luthrie, and Kilmany, and was an attempt to provide a competitive service between Perth and Dundee via the south of the River Tay.
In February 1951, the Newburgh (Glenburnie Junction) to St Fort line closed to passenger services.
From October 1975, British Rail reopened the line to regular passenger traffic, although trains did not call at intermediate stations.
An appraisal directed by the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) has been submitted to Transport Scotland for consideration with a view to securing government funding for this small project Today the station lies derelict - the platform and main building are both still intact, although gutted of all furnishings.
It has been suggested many times that the station should be re-opened,[3] along with Abernethy and Bridge of Earn, as these places have slowly been developing over the past 25 years.
Occasionally, freight, London-bound trains and the Caledonian Sleeper services use this line if the route via Stirling is closed for maintenance.