 The West Loop box was switched out on 31 January 1966 and only used when required until 1970, while the station became unstaffed from 16 January 1967.The North Loop signalbox had already closed in March 1933, when the junction came under the control of Station South box.The station closed to passengers on 5 May 1969, the last day of regular passenger services between Stratford and Evesham via Honeybourne.