It serves the western suburb of West Footscray, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

[4] Two dual gauge tracks run to the north of the station, forming the South Kensington – West Footscray freight line, which links the Port of Melbourne and other freight terminals to the rest of the state.

Two Regional Rail Link tracks run to the south of the station.

[5] In 2013, the station was rebuilt 200 metres further west, to accommodate two lines to the south as part of the Regional Rail Link project.

[12] Access to the platforms is provided by stairs, lifts and ramps from an overhead footbridge, which also includes a cycling path.