In 1971 the original signal box was closed and replaced by a prefab structure located by the level crossing gates. In 1976 the sidings at the station were removed, leaving just a single track and the unused platform. The line was resignalled in 1999 and has since been controlled from Panel Signalling Box. It was decided to maintain the line as far as Felixstowe Beach to passenger standard in case a service to there is resumed in the future. The station building was demolished by the Strategic Rail Authority in April 2004 but left the platform intact. Suffolk County Council considered proposals to reopen the station in 2006.
