The station originally opened in 1860 as the northern terminus of the Västra Stambanan railway line but has since undergone redevelopment a number of times.

In 1871 a new railway via Gamla Stan connected these lines, alongside the opening of Stockholm Central Station.

This structure was unique, as it rested on tall concrete columns above one of the main tracks and featured a café with a terrace overlooking the platforms.

The current station was constructed underground during the redevelopment, and it opened in 1989 with two platforms dedicated to commuter rail services.

The station's design integrates two platforms beneath residential buildings, making it the first instance in Sweden where a regular railway was built below housing developments.

[8] To meet strict noise regulations, tracks were laid on elastic mats, and the residential buildings were placed on rubber cushions to minimise vibrations.