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'''January 2020'''
*Winter works included track relaying to effectively join up the two previous relayings between [[Bewdley Tunnel]] and Falling Sands Viaduct. The opportunity was taken to install a new point at [[Foley Park]] as part of a long term plan to develop the area.
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Foley_Park_Points_20200912.jpg|The new points at Foley Park. The [[Underbridge off Lisle Avenue]] is just beyond the points with [[Falling Sands Viaduct]] in the distance.
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*3 January was the 50th anniversary of the final regular timetabled BR passenger services between Bewdley and Hartlebury and Kidderminster.
*A new buffet building was installed at [[Bewdley]].
'''July 2020'''
*26 July saw the final testing and commissioning of the new S&T equipment between Kidderminster and Bewdley, including the new [[Ground Frames at Foley Park|ground frame at Foley Park]].<ref name="blaug20"/> <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left">Foley_Park_Ground_Frame_20210630.jpg|The ex-Kidderminster ground frame at Foley Park (June 2021)</gallery>
*On 27 July the first services ran on the SVR since the closedown in March. The passengers were SVR staff and volunteers, the intention being to test social distancing and other arrangements ahead of a public opening on 1 August.
*[[The Erlestoke Manor Fund]] announced it was in discussion with [[The 5164 Preservation Group]] and the SVR regarding the proposed transfer of [[GWR Large Prairie 5164]] to the EMF.<ref>[https://www.erlestokemanorfund.co.uk/announcement-gwr-5164/ EMF announcement]</ref>
*[[WD 71516 Welsh Guardsman]] steamed for the first time on the SVR, tested to ensure it to be fit to run if needed, or should the owner should have a request for it to work elsewhere.<ref name="blaug20"/>
*The [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd|Charitable Trust]] agreed grants of £120,000 for repair work at [[Sterns]] and £12,000 to complete the restoration of [[GWR 2242 Corridor Brake Third]]. The work at Sterns completed on 29 July.<ref name="blaug20"/>
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Sterns_20200808.jpg|Lineside view of the drainage ditch and repair works uphill from it, looking north
Sterns_Drone.jpg|Aerial view of the repair works looking south (River Severn to the left)
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*The long running project to replace the lighting at [[Bridgnorth]] progressed with the erection of four of lamp standards along the embankment side of the car park<ref name="blaug20"/>.
