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'''February 2020'''
:The [[Bridgnorth#Footbridge_outside_Bridgnorth_Station|Footbridge outside Bridgnorth Station]] was closed for repairs to the damaged holding down bolts discovered in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2010-2019#2018|2018]].
:Storm Dennis, with heavy rain falling on already saturated ground, contributed to record highs on the [[River Severn]] and consequent widespread flooding. The SVR was fortunately mostly unscathed, although access Access to the SVR was disrupted during half-term running from 15 to 23 February, with lower than usual passenger numbers. Flooding caused land movements at [[Sterns]] and [[Alveley Sidings|Alveley Woods]].
:On 25 February [[Other rolling stock visiting the SVR |PPM50 Parry People Mover Class 999 No. 999900]] visited for testing. It was previously tested in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2000-2009#2002|2002]].
:On 27 February [[WD 71516 Welsh Guardsman]] arrived at Bridgnorth.
'''March'''
:Brush Class 47 Co-Co 47773 [D1755] arrived at the SVR from Tyseley for bodywork repairs in the [[Diesel Depot]].:A severe acute respiratory syndrome, coronavirus disease (COVID-19), was declared a pandemic. It caused disruption and international travel restrictions. :The combination of February's flooding, the continuing planned work at Falling Sands, coronavirus and land movements meant the SVR was faced with a serious financial challenge.
==Steam locomotives used==
