Before Rakusaiguchi Station was opened, the first train would depart from this station due to the tracks in connection with Katsura depot (Katsura Station) (the first train departs from Rakusaiguchi Station after the opening of Rakusaiguchi Station).
洛西口駅開業前は桂車庫（桂駅）配線の関係で当駅始発の列車が存在した（開業後は洛西口駅始発となった）。