Next week sees the start of a five-month project at Goole in East Yorkshire to solve a long-standing problem with flooding of the station subways.

Network Rail engineers will start work on the long-awaited £2.2m project to replace the existing subway pump next Monday, 17th February.

Existing pump and drainage equipment on both sides of the Boothferry Road level crossing will be removed and replaced by new equipment. Although the new equipment will not completely solve the flooding problem, it will greatly minimise the level of disruption and allow easier access if the subway becomes flooded again.

To maintain pedestrian access to the station and shops, only one subway will be closed at a time, and both station platforms will remain open and accessible throughout the duration of the work.
Drivers will be affected once work starts, as temporary road lane closures will be in place on Boothferry Road to allow the work to take place.

As a prelude to the work, Network Rail held a community drop-in event In January where residents could ask the project team questions about the work.

Most work will be carried out during normal working hours from 7 am to 5 pm and is scheduled to be completed by July.

As well as the Boothferry Road level crossing improvements, Network Rail is also investing in a rail research centre In Goole next to Siemens’ new factory that opened last year.

“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 thank everyone who uses the subway or lives nearby for their patience and understanding while we carry out the improvements.”

Matt Shelton, Network Rail route engineer