The station was constructed between 1855 and 1856 by the Grand Trunk Railway, designed by the GTR chief engineer Francis Thompson and built by Casimir Gzowski.[3] The two mainline tracks are used jointly by Canadian National, Via Rail, Goderich-Exeter and GO Transit.On the north side of the station a yard provides four layover tracks and an island platform used for GO Train service.The main parking lot and station building are located on the south side of the tracks adjacent to a bus loading/unloading zone.Ticket sales are available during peak hours with an attendant, as well as during evenings for the last few days of every month.