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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 October passenger services how to donate may be found on the SVR Official website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=170 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:Bewdley_Footbridge_20200926LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Bewdley Station Footbridge LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | Bewdley Station footbridge"76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. After restoration it saw limited use in the covered wooden footbridge at the northern end of Bewdley stationSVR's demonstration goods train, allows access between Platform 1 but due to its age and Platforms 2&3. It dates from the opening of the [[Kidderminster Loop Line]] wooden underframe it is now in 1878. The station was closed for 3 weeks in 2001 while the footbridge was refurbishedstatic use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Bewdley Station Footbridge LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | (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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