[3] Springdale station was reconstructed 1⁄10 mile (0.16 km) south of its previous location in 1972 in order to accommodate the new M2 Cosmopolitan railcars.

A large part of the expense came from having the foundation for the canopy to be drilled into the ground because of space constraints.

[6]: 25  The station has a ramp to the platforms, but it was built before the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not meet ADA accessibility requirements.

[7] The station is owned and operated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), with some responsibilities delegated to Metro-North.

[1] A parking lot is located at the west side of the station off Hope Street.