As part of the DART 2 project ONTRACK have installed an additional rail track from the Newmarket junction to Boston Road. This has required the rebuilding and widening of both Park Road and Khyber Park Road bridges.

The new station has been constructed within an excavation between Park Road and Khyber Pass Road, and will provide greater access to rail services from a wide range of educational institutes, medical institutions, public open spaces, retail, entertainment and community facilities in the area. The Central Connector will also relocate the majority of bus routes from Khyber Pass Road to Park Road to provide better integration between bus and rail services.

Construction began in November 2008, and was officially opened by Transport Minister, Steven Joyce, on Friday 9th April. The first commuter train passed through the station on Sunday 11th April 2010.