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Ernest Marples was Conservative Party Secretary of State for Transport from 1959–1964. Marples approved the ending of passenger services between Shrewsbury and Bewdley from 9 September 1963.
He also appointed Dr. Richard Beeching to head British Railways. Although the Severn Valley Branch closed under Beeching, its closure had been proposed before the appointment.
Marples had a 'colourful' life.
See also
Ending of passenger services between Shrewsbury and Bewdley
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