Passenger numbers however dropped sharply in 1961 as the result of a fare increase, and so in 1962 a new reduced timetable was enacted, which lost more passengers. A year later in 1963, the Beeching report suggested the complete withdrawal of services along the line, but ultimately only those beyond Severn Beach or via Henbury were withdrawn. From 17 July 1967 all staffing was withdrawn from stations along the line, including Sea Mills, with tickets issued by the train guard.
Passenger numbers fell sharply in 1961 due to a fare hike, leading to a new reduced schedule in 1962 that lost more passengers. In 1963, the Beeching report proposed the complete removal of services along the line, but ultimately only those beyond Severn Beach or via Henbury were discontinued. From July 17, 1967, all staffing was removed from stations along the line, including Sea Mills, with tickets issued by the train guard.