The station opened in June 1865 by the North Eastern Railway.

The station was situated at the level crossing on a lane off the A59.

A goods siding was installed southeast of the level crossing, complete with a shelter over the track.

There was no lighting at the platforms due to the trains calling at the station in daylight hours no matter what season it was, so lighting was unnecessary.

This article on a railway station in Yorkshire and the Humber is a stub.