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'''From March 2020 In April 2023 the SVR is closed until announced the end launch of July due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back '''Survival Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]'''to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. The King Information 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 details of how to donate may be found on the SVR Official Website 's [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=164 heresurvival/ Survival Fund]page.
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File: GWR_7284_201504114566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 7284 Composite Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | GWR Corridor Composite 7284 is a late Collett-era design, built in 1941. It was first restored in 1971 and in Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the mid-1970s formed part west of the SVR's line between [[Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. The reservoir, which is managed by Severn Valley Railway on Trent Water, was opened in 1968 and covers 29 acres. It is open to the main line#SVR Carriages public and is used on by the main line | GWR rake of carriages used on the main line]]. It has seen regular service since but was withdrawn for repairs in mid-May 2020Trimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, wildlife watching and walking. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 7284 Composite Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | (Full article...)]]]]
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|+Schematic Map of the SVR
For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the [[Great Western Railway]] (GWR) and later by British Railways (BR).
The present day [[Severn Valley Railway]] (SVR) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has [[list of stations | six stations and two halts]] and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between [[Bridgnorth]] in Shropshire and [[Kidderminster]] in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Train services are hauled predominantly by Operations involve a mixture of steam locomotives, regularly supplemented by a diesel multiple unit and heritage diesel locomotive -hauled trainsservices.
This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVR, both past and present.
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].
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