Changes

2022 started with the COVD-19 pandemic continuing into a third year in the UK, with some mask wearing restrictions in place. The 2022 season was delayed until April to allow Network Rail to replace the [[Kidderminster Footbridge|long footbridge at Kidderminster]], and for preparation for the roof and crane works at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works ]] to start in May. No new major infrastructure works were planned, in recognition of the SVR's financial state after two years' disruption.

*[[List of film and TV productions filmed on the Severn Valley Railway#Documentary|Match of the Day]] was broadcast live from Kidderminster Town station featuring visiting [[BR Standard Class 7 70000 Britannia|70000 Britannia]], prior to Kidderminster Harriers' FA Cup tie against West Ham United on 5 February.*The SVR announced that later in the year [[34027|34027 Taw Valley]] would temporarily carry a different name and appear in a brand-new purple livery to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.