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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:Sterns_201607234566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Sterns Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | The latest repair works at Sterns were completed in July 2020. Sterns is notorious as a maintenance trouble spot due Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the ground regularly slipping towards the river over the history west of the railwayline between [[Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. The reservoir, especially after periods of heavy rain. A telegraph pole which stood next to the line is managed by Severn Trent Water, was opened in the late 1970s has moved significantly closer 1968 and covers 29 acres. It is open to the river since then public and is now only just visible in used by the treesTrimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, wildlife watching and walking.[[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Sterns 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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