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→Before Opening day: 1974 changed to 1984, unless the SVR invented time travel!
'''March 1984''': The SVR site was temporarily fenced off from the BR lines, a BR flagman standing duty on the main line while this work was carried out.
'''April 19741984''': BR allowed temporary adjustments to the layout in advance of proposed engine movements. The existing SVR line into the BR down goods loop was slewed into the former second siding, allowing SVR trains direct access to the goods yard. There were still three other connections to BR at various points, only [[Connection to Network Rail | one of which would be retained]].
'''May to July 19741984''':
:Work began in earnest with BR granting “walking permits” for workers on the site. The proposed opening date of 30th July gave just eleven weeks to complete the job. Construction of the platforms took place. Concrete sleepers were brought in by rail from Bewdley using a Western class diesel crewed by BR men, and the section from the former second siding to Hoo Bridge Road was relaid in the first week. All other trackwork between the new running line and BR was recovered, including the two redundant connections. New drains were dug and new ballast laid, so that new tracks and points could be installed. New signalling equipment was also installed.
