 Between Pallion and Millfield, it was necessary for the Tyne and Wear Metro route to deviate from the original alignment, owing to the construction of a road.A new trackbed was cut in to a steep slope, and extensively retained with piling, along with the construction of a new road bridge.Along with other stations on the line between Fellgate and South Hylton, the station is fitted with vitreous enamel panels designed by artist, Morag Morrison.