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Mainline Operators Servicing Kidderminster

Since privatisation of British Rail from 1993 several Train Operating Companies have run timetabled passenger trains to Kidderminster mainline station, carrying passengers for the Severn Valley Railway.

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Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways was formed from part of the nationalised British Rail. It has operated services since 21 July 1996 and operates from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill. Until May 2023 some of these continued to Kidderminster.

In September 2014 Chiltern operated a return ‘Silver King’ charter from London Marylebone to Bridgnorth using locomotive 67010, one of its Mark 3 coaching sets and Driving Van Trailer 82301.

Central Trains

Central Trains too was formed from part of the nationalised British Rail. It operated services from 2 March 1997 until 11 November 2007 from Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill.

London Midland

On 11 November 2007, Central Trains' local and urban services around the West Midlands were merged with former Silverlink Country services to form London Midland. It should not be confused with the historic but similarly named London Midland Region of British Railways or the pre-Nationalisation London Midland & Scottish Railway.

  • In October 2010 London Midland provided pioneer ‘Sprinter’ 3-car set 150 001 for the ‘Railcar Reunion’ event.
  • On 12 November 2011 it supplied 150 001 and 150 106 for a charity 'London Midland Farewell 150 tour' around the West Midlands, including Bridgnorth.[1]

West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Trains took over the franchise from London Midland on 10 December 2017 and operates as West Midlands Railway. It should not be confused with the historic but similarly named West Midland Railway.

Cross Country

During engineering works or service disruption the line is a diversionary route. Some diversionary trains were in previous years booked to call at Kidderminster.

A very few CrossCountry services are however timetabled to use the route, to ensure crew retain route knowledge. For example, between May and December 2022 the 1M80 20.19 hrs Paignton to Birmingham (Saturdays and Sundays excepted) service was booked to take the route, but not to call at any of the stations along the line.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sharpo's World blog (Retrieved 7 September 2018)

Links

West Midlands Railway website
Chiltern Railways website

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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 (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has 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. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both past and present.

For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the SVR Official Website. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on SVRLive.

In April 2023 the SVRSevern Valley Railway 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 how to donate may be found on the SVRSevern Valley Railway's Survival Fund page.

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