[6] It was completely rebuilt between 2008 and 2010 and now consists of two island platforms serving three tracks with a concourse above the southern end of the station.

[7] The station was opened in 1873 and in its historical configuration it consisted of a single island, accessed by a ramp from Remuera Road (opposite Nuffield Street) and by a pedestrian overbridge which led to Broadway and Joseph Banks Terrace.

During peak times, Veolia staff were often present with megaphones to inform passengers of train destinations.

However, once the project stalled, the backshunt process continued even after electrification and the rebuild of the station itself until City Rail Link complete.

The signal box was closed in early 2008,[12] and it and the station building were removed from the site on 3 March 2008 to an undisclosed storage location, as ONTRACK feared they would be vandalised.

As well as modernising the facilities and appearance, the redevelopment improved connections between the station and the surrounding commercial and residential areas.

[1] The station retains the option of extending the concourse, with pedestrian entry off Broadway further north possible in the future.

Authorities noted that this was the same height as at other stations throughout the Auckland system with the exception of Britomart, which does not have freight trains passing.

[11] On 27 April 2014, Auckland's new AM class electric trains were debuted to the general public in a celebratory open day held at Britomart Transport Centre.

As part of the day's events, 5000 Aucklanders were able to take a free ride on one of the new trains from Britomart, to Newmarket station and back.

[20] The electric trains officially entered public service on the rail network's Onehunga Line the following day.

[24] [25] On 24 June 2022, the Onehunga line was shortened to terminate at Newmarket due to a reduction of platforms at Waitematā for City Rail Link construction.