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Bridgnorth is the current Northern terminus of the SVR. It has two platforms, a yard, and a [[Bridgnorth signal box|signal box]]. The next station in the Up direction towards [[Kidderminster]] is [[Hampton Loade]]. The original Severn Valley Railway continued northwards towards Ironbridge through a 550 yard long tunnel underneath Bridgnorth High Town. From time to time the possibility of re-opening the section of the line north of Bridgnorth is raised on discussion forums and elsewhere. The official stance of the SVR varies somewhat confusingly between ''"maintaining a watching brief"'' and ''"the railway land north of Bridgnorth has been long since sold, and there is now no possibility of Severn Valley trains reaching Ironbridge and Shrewsbury ever again"''.
Bridgnorth is home to the [[SVR Loco Works]]. Bridgnorth MPD (motive power department) is the principal base for the Railway's locomotives. It is presently the subject of development proposals that will see, most notably, the removal of the Portacabin style Refreshment room and replacement with a early 20th century Great Western style building which will be located to the south of the existing Jacobean style station building. Other features of the current proposals include replacement volunteer accommodation, replacement/enlarged water tank and improved car parking facilities. Bridgnorth is also home to two new build projects, BR Class 3 locomotive [[BR 3MT 82045 | 82045]] and a replica of the Trevithick locomotive [[Catch Me Who Can]].
Bridgnorth has a pay and display car park, with overflow parking available a short walk away. Other facilities for visitors include a buffet, a gift shop and 'The Railwayman’s Arms' pub. High Town, with its Castle Gardens and Cliff Railway, can be accessed from the SVR via a footbridge outside the entrance to the Station building.