[4] Constructed of wood, it had two high-level side platforms designed with Victorian features.

[5] West of the station, the line crossed an eight-foot high suspension bridge over Bodine Creek towards Port Richmond.

The low clearance of the bridge attracted some individuals to fish and crab from the trestle, leading to several accidents.

[4][5] West New Brighton is one of the stations to be returned to operation under the proposals for reactivation of the North Shore branch for rapid transit, light rail, or bus rapid transit service.

The Arlington bound tracks of the right-of-way have been removed entirely and the Saint George bound tracks were left in place after freight operations ceased in the late 80's and were filled in with wood planks by the property owner and paved over for truck use at the dockyard location, although they have started to become visible through wear and tear of the paved roadway along the site Kill Van Kull.