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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR announced the launch of a '''Survival Fund'''to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of September passenger services how to donate may be found on the SVR Official website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=166 here]; pre-booking is advised.''' The Valley Suite, shop and King and Castle pub at Kidderminster; The Engine House at Highley; and the Refreshment Room, shop and Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth are also open - opening times are [https://www.svr.co.uk/PubsRestaurants.aspx here] and [https:/survival/www.svr.co.uk/Opening-Hours.aspx here]. 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: SECR_12522_201904064566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->SETrimpley Reservoirs &CR Open Goods Wagon 12522Waterworks | South Eastern Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the west of the line between [[Bewdley]] and Chatham Railway open goods wagon 12522 [[Arley]]. The reservoir, which is managed by Severn Trent Water, was built at Ashford, Kent opened in 19201968 and covers 29 acres. Many wagons of the period were wooden-framed but this example had steel chassis members. As a result it had a long working life, passing from It is open to the Southern Railway to BR public and eventually to is used by the Port of Bristol Authority. It was last overhauled between 2017 Trimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, wildlife watching and 2019walking. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->SETrimpley Reservoirs &CR Open Goods Wagon 12522Waterworks | (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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