Buses will replace trains while a level crossing closes for repairs. The road over the level crossing on Skerne Road in Driffield will be shut for almost a week.
Diversions for motorists will be in place and there will be rail replacement buses between Beverley and Scarborough in both directions, with services terminating at Beverley.
Network Rail says the closure will involve replacing decades-old equipment. Engineers will replace the level crossing deck, upgrade the crossing from a two-barrier to a four-barrier system, remove the wicket gate to improve vehicle access, resurface the road and implement a new operating system.
The road will be closed from 7am on Tuesday, January 28 to 7am on Monday, February 3, with trains running again from the Monday. A shuttle bus service will also operate to transport pedestrians around the diversion.
Amelia Fordyce, scheme project manager for Network Rail’s Eastern region, said: “These upgrades are essential for improving the reliability and long-term safety of this ageing level crossing. Spare parts for the crossing are no longer available so, for example, if a barrier was to fail, we would have to close the crossing, causing significantly more disruption to the local community.
“We apologise for the disruption caused on this vital Hull to Scarborough line during the work and urge passengers to check National Rail Enquiries before they travel.”
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.”