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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR announced the launch of a '''Survival Fund'''Passenger services restarted on 1 August 2020 although preto enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-booking is strongly advised; term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVR Official Website 's [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=164 here].''' FAQs on the reopening may be found [https://www.svr.co.uksurvival/NewsItem.aspx?a=929 here]. The King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth are also open. 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]page.
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File:Jackfield_Middle_Crossing_202007234566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Jackfield sidings Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the west of the line between [[Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. The village of Jackfieldreservoir, which lies around ¾ mile south east of Ironbridgeis managed by Severn Trent Water, it is notable for its place was opened in the Industrial Revolution1968 and covers 29 acres. After It is open to the arrival of public and is used by the Severn Valley RailwayTrimpley Sailing Club, '''Jackfield Sidings''' served a number of the local brick and tile works as well as while other industries. The sidings were progressively extended; by 1900 reaching almost ½ mile in length and containing three ground framesactivities include angling, each controlling the local points wildlife watching and signalswalking. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Jackfield sidings Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | (Full article...)]]]]
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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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