Network Rail is to start work to alleviate a long-standing problem with flooding in the subways at Goole station in East Yorkshire.
The £2.2m project will see the existing pump and drainage system at the Boothferry Road level crossing removed and replaced by new equipment on both sides of the level crossing.
The replacement equipment will provide better access to the subway in case it becomes flooded in the future.
To minimise disruption, equipment will be replaced in each subway separately, to ensure continued accessibility for pedestrians to the station and nearby shops.
Throughout the work, both platforms at Goole station will remain in use.
Whilst the work is taking place, there will be temporary lane closures across the level crossing on Boothferry Road.
Work is planned to start in mid-February when the station side subway on the north side of Boothferry Road will be partly closed. All work is due to be completed by July 2025.
Although most work will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., as the project nears completion, some Saturday night shifts may be necessary.
A community drop-in event where residents can ask the Network Rail project team questions about the work will be held on Wednesday, 22nd January at The Courtyard on Boothferry Road from 3.30 pm to 7 pm.
Network Rail is making a wider £60m investment throughout Yorkshire and the North East to improve drainage on the rail network.
Goole is the site of a rail research centre, which is situated next to a new train manufacturing facility that was opened by Siemens last year.
A rail components manufacturing facility has also been opened in Siemens Mobility’s rail village.
“We’re aware that flooding at Goole subway has long been a concern for residents and rail passengers. We recognise the importance of this issue and, while this work will not completely resolve the problem, it will help alleviate the disruption caused by flooding. We would like to thank all who use the subway or live nearby for their patience and understanding while we carry out the improvements.”
Matt Shelton, Network Rail route engineer
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