[1] Superficially, Tralee station resembles Killarney railway station, with the main station buildings lying south of the main line, and a short overall roof covering part of the main platform and the run-round loop.

Until recently there was an active container terminal and freight yard opposite the main station.

This survives for permanent way trains and the storage of redundant equipment.

The station, originally named Tralee South, was opened on 18 July 1859.

The driver of the train and a guard who had been travelling on the footplate were killed instantly.