The station is owned by VicTrack, a state government agency, and is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.

[5] The length of the island platform is approximately 160 metres (520 ft), long enough for a Metro Trains 7-car HCMT.

[10][11] Syndal station opened on 5 May 1930, when the railway line from Easmalvern was extended to Glen Waverley.

[12] The station gets its name from a nearby property owned by Sir Redmond Barry, a major figure in the development of the area.

Although there were plans for a single-deck car park, they were largely opposed by the state government as it was not seen as cost effective.

[21] The station is currently served by the Glen Waverley line, which is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.