[1] However, the railway was not extended north into Tocumwal itself and the current station until 1908, due to the lack of agreement between the two state governments.

In April 1906, the Premiers of the two states agreed that Victoria would construct the line and the road bridge over the Murray would be rebuilt to accommodate it.

[2] New South Wales extended its standard gauge line from Finley southwards to Tocumwal in 1914, providing separate facilities on the eastern side of the station yard.

[4] The last regular passenger service on the New South Wales line ran three days a week as a railcar shuttle from Narrandera and ceased in November 1983.

[2][6] The same year, Gray's Container Terminal opened in the station yard across from the platform, with regular trains operating to Melbourne, carrying containerised freight.

The main value of the building is seen as its location on a section of line that was largely connected to the Victorian system via a combined road and rail bridge.

The bridge is assessed as being of very high significance because of its technological value, as well as its importance in the history of transport in the New South Wales and association with interstate rivalries.