The station was built as part of the strategic line the Scinde, Punjab & Delhi Railway constructed.

Construction began in 1881 and opened to the public in 1887, which by then was part of the North Western State Railway.

On 18 September 1879, work began on laying the railway tracks, and after four months, the first 215 kilometres of the line from Ruk to Sibi was completed and became operational in January 1881.

After immense difficulties and harsh weather conditions, the line reached Quetta in March 1887.

On 9 November 2024, at least 32 people died and at least 62 others were injured in a suicide bombing at the station by the Balochistan Liberation Army.