Platform 1 (London bound) and platform 2 (Harwich bound) have an operational length for four-coach trains. There is a siding on the "up" (London-bound) side at the country (east) end which earlier had additionally included a long curved incline which allowed goods movements down to the quayside using horse power. This was later replaced by a spur with a much steeper incline down to the quays on the down side at the country end. At the London (west) end of the "down" side there are several sidings which were for movements to and from the malt works.