[1] In 1973, the decision was made to install a passing loop to enable the operation of an hourly train service between New Romney and Dungeness; however, the site had insufficient space.

The passing loop was installed during the winter of 1973-1974, together with an island platform and a booking office (the first ever station building at this site).

Between 1929 and 1951, Romney Sands was a junction, with a branch line curving away inland from south of the station.

This line was constructed at the request of the War Office and provided a train service to a secret military installation working on acoustic aircraft detection at Denge.

The War Department operated their own locomotive, which was stabled at Hythe engine shed, and for which they had running rights for the full length of the railway.