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== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File: BR_16202_20150320HYBNTokenInstr.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> BR 16202 Composite Corridor Single line working using tokens | 16202 Working between [[Bewdley North signal box|Bewdley]] and [[Bridgnorth]] is a BR Mark 1 Corridor Composite (CK) carriage. The term 'composite' refers controlled using tokens, according to the use of more than [[ETT|Electric Train Token]] Regulations. This system ensures that only one class train can enter each section of seating, in this case four first class compartments and three second class compartmentstrack at any given time. It built at Derby in 1961 but was slightly damaged in an accidentThe present day SVR uses a later type of instrument called a 'key token' instrument, leading to an early withdrawal from service in 1977so named because each token resembles a large key. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> BR 16202 Composite Corridor Single line working using tokens | (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].
'''From March 2020 the SVR is closed until the end of July due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]'''. The King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth reopened on 4 July. Passenger services will restart on 1 August; tickets must be purchased in advance. Details may be found on the SVR Official Website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=164 here].
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