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Wednesday 22 Jan 2025

SERVICES CORRECTION: Vital upgrades next week at Driffield’s main level crossing

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Passengers are reminded to plan ahead as essential upgrades on the Hull to Scarborough line will disrupt services through Driffield.

Teams will be carrying out crucial engineering work to Driffield’s Skerne Road level crossing to improve rail reliability and enhance safety for all users.

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.

Highlights of the work will include replacing the level crossing deck, implementing a new operating system, resurfacing the road and installing 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The barriers will lower and raise much faster, shifting from outdated manual systems to modern electrical ones – benefiting both motorists and pedestrians.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: “Next week, we will carry out essential upgrades on Driffield’s main road level crossing to enhance reliability and long-term safety for all users.

“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.”

For more information on the diversion route, please visit here.