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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR announced the launch of a '''Survival Fund'''Under current national Covid-19 restrictions, the Severn Valley Railway is closed up to and including 2 December including enable it to overcome the railway's pubs, cafes current financial crisis and shopsimplement longer-term plans for its future. Christmas services after that date will operate as planned'''. Further Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVR's [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=948 here]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back survival/ 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:GWR_97398_20160514LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 97398 5 plank Open LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | "76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Wagon | The GWR built thousands of open wagons at SwindonVan, but 97398 was part of although it carries a batch built in 1921 at the Woolwich Arsenal under measures to provide continuity of employment after the end of the First World Warfictitious number as its true identity is unknown. First restored After restoration it saw limited use in 1982, 97398 appeared on the main line in 1985 as part of the [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line in preservation| GW 150 's demonstration freight goods train]] which ran , but due to Newport behind [[2857|GWR freight loco 2857]]its age and wooden underframe it is now in static use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 97398 5 plank Open Goods Wagon 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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