[1] The goods station was accessed from Edge Hill rail junction in the east of the city via the 1.26 miles (2.03 km) long Wapping Tunnel.

The goods station suffered from heavy German air raids during the Second World War, being mostly rebuilt after the conflict.

The station along with the Wapping Tunnel was closed in 1972 and subsequently demolished.

The Kings Dock Arena is opposite the Wapping Tunnel's portal.

In August 2009, the Liverpool Daily Post reported that a new Merseyrail Light-rail tram-train link from Edge Hill in the east of the city to the Arena at Kings Dock near the city centre was being considered.