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Monday 13 Jan 2025

Investment to help alleviate flooding at Goole station subway

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An investment of £2.2m will help address the long-standing issue of flooding at Goole station subway.

The project involves removing the pump and drainage system at the level crossing and installing new equipment at both sides of Boothferry Road.

This will provide safer, more practical access to allow Network Rail’s team to maintain the system in the event of flooding.

Only one subway at a time will be closed to minimise disruption and ensure pedestrians can still access the station and nearby shops. Both platforms will remain open and accessible throughout.

Temporary road lane closures will be in place on Boothferry Road to allow the improvements to take place.

Work is set to begin in mid-February, with the partial closure of the station side subway on the north side of Boothferry Road. The project has a July target for completion.

Most of the work will be carried on weekdays between 7am and 5pm, but some Saturday night shifts may be required towards the end of the project. 

Matt Shelton, Network Rail route engineer, said: “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.”

Residents who would like to ask our team questions about the project are welcome to a community drop-in event at The Courtyard on Boothferry Road from 3.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday 22 January.

The work is part of a wider £60m investment on improving drainage across the rail network in Yorkshire and the North East.