This station was opened in January 2001 to accommodate the growing ridership on the line.

[3] In May 2017, Metrolinx issued a request for qualification (RFQ) for the redevelopment of the station.

[4] In November 2017 Infrastructure Ontario issued a request for proposal from EllisDon Infrastructure Transit, Link Rutherford Station, and Steelhead, the three candidates shortlisted from the RFQ process, for the design, construction, and maintenance of the site.

Outside of peak periods, most trains terminate at Aurora with connecting buses for stations further north.

[8] This station is served by 3 York Region Transit (YRT) bus routes: On weekends and holidays, service operates approximately hourly between Aurora and Toronto.