The wharves, mills and factories that today characterise Port Kembla began to develop in the early part of the 20th century.

The railway from the main South Coast line to the new port was completed in July 1916, but the only station, Mount Drummond, was at the northern end.

Additional stations were to follow: in 1926 at Cringila, 1936 on the southern boundary of the Australian Iron & Steel steelworks (Port Kembla North), and 1938 within the John Lysaghts site.

[7] As a terminal station, Port Kembla also features a small stabling yard made up of a platform road, passing loop and engine siding.

[6] Premier Illawarra operates two bus routes via Port Kembla station, under contract to Transport for NSW: