It serves the Norristown High Speed Line (Route 100) and is located at Manoa Road and Lawson Avenue in Penfield.

The station lies 1.9 track miles (3.1 km) from 69th Street Terminal.

[1] The station lacks crosswalks and some sidewalks on nearby roads and has limited ADA accessibility and bike infrastructure.

[1] The station was pivotal in the development of the early 20th century streetcar suburb of Penfield.

It is within the Powder Mill Valley, which contains the historic sites of Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin.