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Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki: remove March from closed until date
== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:Bridgnorth_Bypass_Bridge_20150528Kidderminster_Signal_Box_20160218.jpg | Kidderminster Signal Box and Water Tower |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge Kidderminster Station signal box (1987 onwards)| Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge Kidderminster Town had no signal box when it opened in 1984, resulting in an 'only one engine in steam' restriction on operations, controlled by a simple [[Kidderminster ground frame | ground frame]]. The signal box was built during in 1986, the winter of 1982design being based on a typical GWR medium-83sized box. The proposed bypass had always been a concern It works to the SVR, as its construction would remove the embankment south of [[Bridgnorth Bewdley South signal box| Bridgnorth StationBewdley South]], severing it from the rest of the lineand also communicates with Network Rail's West Midlands Signalling Centre (WMSC) at Saltley. The SVR were liable for building the bridge, but in the event Shropshire County Council agreed to make a substantial contribution towards its cost. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge Kidderminster Station signal box (1987 onwards)| (Full article...)]]]]
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For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the [http://www.svr.co.uk SVR Official Website]. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on [https://www.svrlive.com/home SVRLive].
 
'''{{As of|2020|03|20}} the SVR is closed until at least the end of April due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]. The SVR has launched an Emergency Appeal for funds to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]'''.
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