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'''March 2023'''
*The season opened with a limited service running between Kidderminster and Highley, while infrastructure work was completed at the north end of the line. Phase 1 of the relaying of Bridgnorth Loco Works' yard and attention to trackbed levels at Alveley Woods were completed by the month end.*[[Mike Ball]] stepped down as Chairman of SVR(H) and was succeeded as interim Chairman by [[Chris ThomasWalton]]. [[Tim Hargest]] stepped down as Chairman of the Charitable Trust and was succeeded as acting Chairman by [[Ron Treverton-Jones]]. With the SVR(H) interim Managing Director position, three of the most senior roles were being held on an interim or acting basis.
'''April 2023'''
*The full line reopened on 1 and 2 April with the [[Open House Weekend]].
*The SVR announced the launch of a '''Survival Fund''' to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVR's [https://svr.co.uk/survival/ Survival Fund] page.
*A successful three-day [[Spring Steam Gala]] attracted nearly 5,000 paying passengers and [[Steam Locomotives visiting the SVR for galas#2020-present|GWR Collett 4-6-0 4079 Pendennis Castle]], its first visit to a heritage railway since its repatriation from Australia. 4079 also featured in the SVR's first photo charter since 2021.
==Steam locomotives used==
