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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:Kidderminster_Signal_Box_20160218HYBNTokenInstr.jpg | Kidderminster Signal Box and Water Tower |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Kidderminster Station signal box (1987 onwards)Single line working using tokens | Kidderminster Town had no Working between [[Bewdley North signal box when it opened in 1984, resulting in an 'only one engine in steam' restriction on operations, controlled by a simple |Bewdley]] and [[Kidderminster ground frame | ground frameBridgnorth]]. The signal box was built in 1986is controlled using tokens, according to the design being based on a typical GWR medium-sized box. It works to [[Bewdley South signal boxETT|Bewdley SouthElectric Train Token]] and also communicates with Network Rail's West Midlands Signalling Centre (WMSC) Regulations. This system ensures that only one train can enter each section of track at Saltleyany given time.The present day SVR uses a later type of instrument called a 'key token' instrument, so named because each token resembles a large key. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Kidderminster Station signal box (1987 onwards)Single line working using tokens | (Full article...)]]]]
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'''{{As of|From March 2020|03|20}} the SVR is closed until at least the end of April July due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]. The SVR has launched an Emergency Appeal for funds 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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