The Hilton Train Station, originally known as Hilton Road Station, is a historic railway station located on the main line connecting Durban and Johannesburg. The line was first opened in 1880, and Hilton Road Station began operating in 1884.

While the station is no longer active, it holds significant historical value. The main ticket office has been carefully preserved and currently houses the Whistle Stop Cafe. The last steam-hauled passenger train ran through the station in 1975, and commercial traffic continued until 1987. Unfortunately, a section of the line on the Sweetwater's side was damaged by floods in 1987 and has not been repaired since.

A new commercial line tunnel was built in 1960, running below ground, underneath Hilton. These tunnels, just over 6 kilometers long, were the longest tunnels in the Southern Hemisphere until the tunnels in the Hex River Valley in the Western Cape exceeded this length.

The Hilton Train Station has also played a role in the film industry. Scenes from the acclaimed novels "Cry, the Beloved Country" and "Gandhi" were filmed on the site, adding to its historical significance.

Presently, a number of retired steam engines, including an H2, 19B, 15AR, and 19AR, are on site for visitors to admire. These historic locomotives provide a glimpse into the station's past and offer a unique experience for railway enthusiasts.

In 2017, concerned about the disrepair the station was falling into, the local community organized themselves into a non-profit organization (NPO) focused on the welfare of the precinct. The HSHA, or Hilton Steam Heritage Association, was formed to manage the precinct on behalf of Transnet.