 An east-to-north curve (Marsh Junction to Swing Bridge Junction) was opened on 1 June 1872, enabling a passenger service from Lowestoft to Yarmouth to be run.After 13 July 1903 this was used in summer only; it was closed on 8 September 1954.In 1903, the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway had been opened, providing a much shorter transit between Lowstoft and Yarmouth.