Essential upgrades on the Hull to Scarborough line will disrupt rail services through Driffield from Tuesday 28th.
Engineering work to Driffield’s Skerne Road level crossing is to improve rail reliability and enhance safety.
From 7am on Tuesday 28 January to 7am on Monday 3 February, the road over the level crossing will be closed, with diversion routes in place to allow teams to carry out a full renewal of the crossing and replace decades-old equipment.
They will replace the level crossing deck, implement a new operating system, resurface the road and install new level crossing barriers.
The barriers will lower and raise much faster, shifting from outdated manual systems to modern electrical ones – benefiting both motorists and pedestrians.
Buses will replace trains between Beverley and Bridlington / Scarborough in both directions from 7:30pm on Thursday 30 January until Monday 3 February. Trains will then run again as normal.
An accessible shuttle bus around the diversion will run every half an hour throughout the work, with additional services during peak times. The buses will run between Driffield station and the entrance to McLaren industrial estate, providing a link around the level crossing.
Amelia Fordyce, scheme project manager for Network Rail’s Eastern region, said:
“We understand that the closure will cause disruption to the local community, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. However, this work is critical as this ageing level crossing no longer has spare parts available, making these upgrades vital for the future of the railway.
“We strongly encourage all passengers to check National Rail Enquiries or their train operator’s website before travelling.”
Kerry Peters, regional director for Northern, said: “We are advising all customers who will be travelling between Beverley and Scarborough to allow more time for their journeys while this essential work is taking place as rail replacement services will be running.
“This is an important project that will allow us to continue running a safe and reliable rail service for years to come and we’d like to thank everyone in advance for their patience.”
Changes to rail services:
Thursday 30 January to Friday 31 January:
From approximately 7:30pm on Thursday 30 January until the end of the day on Friday 31 January, trains that normally run between Hull and Bridlington / Scarborough will run between Hull and Beverley only.
Buses will replace trains between Beverley and Bridlington / Scarborough.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/engineering-works/hunmanby-20250130/
Saturday 1 February to Monday 3 February:
Trains that normally run between Hull and Bridlington / Scarborough will run between Hull and Beverley only.
Buses will replace trains between Beverley and Bridlington / Scarborough.
For more information, please visit: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/engineering-works/beverley-hunmanby-20250201/
