Nordstrand is served by the Line L2 of the Oslo Commuter Rail, providing two services each hour.

Nordstrand did not receive a railway station when the Østfold Line opened on 2 January 1879.

An innovation in Norway, it consisted a single platform which allowed passengers to embark and disembark.

[2] The arrival of the railway placed Nordstrand comfortably within commuting distance of the capital.

Several of the farms in the area sold off otherwise unproductive lots with good views and a short walk to the station.

[7] As part of an effort to increase the capacity on the commuter section, the line past Nordstrand was converted to double track from 1 June 1924.

[8] Ahead of this the main station building was expanded with an annex which featured a post office.

[9] NSB considered closing the station in 1987 to speed up train times for travelers from further south, but the proposal never materialized.

[14] The two-story, wooden station building was designed by Paul Due in a moderate Neoclassic style.

[16] Despite the double track, the Østfold Line past Ljan has reached its capacity limitation due to the mix of commuter, regional and freight trains.

It will allow regional trains to bypass the Østfold Line between Oslo and Ski, freeing up capacity.