The station was built in 1993 to be used as a through station for trains between the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as French TGV services, except those coming from Paris which normally terminate at Lille-Flandres station.
The station was constructed in 1993 to provide a through service for trains linking the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as French TGV services, with the exception of Paris-bound trains that generally terminate at Lille-Flandres station.