[14][15] On 19 September 2019, it was announced by then Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan that TEL1 will open before the end of January 2020.

[17][19] In June 2011, it was announced that the northern terminus of the TEL will be connected to the proposed cross border rail link.

[27][28] On 22 January 2021, construction of the Singaporean side of the RTS link began with a groundbreaking ceremony near the station.

[31][32] The station's interior has a red and white scheme that was inspired by the National Flag of Singapore, to welcome visitors coming from Malaysia into the country.

The station also features aluminium ceiling panels above the platforms which mimic the movements of the daily flux of commuters.

[29] The station will have three levels, including an underground linkway to the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) building.

[29] As part of the Art-in-Transit (AIT) programme, the artwork displayed here is "New Departures" by Amanda Heng, a montage of quotes from residents and a skyline of Woodlands.

"[37] The artwork draws on the role of this station being the future interchange of the cross-border RTS link between Singapore and Johor Bahru.