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Timetables: Severn Valley Branch; Bewdley, Tenbury and Woofferton 1945

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This page shows timetables in use on the Severn Valley Branch and Wyre Forest Line in 1945.

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Early 1945

These public timetables from early 1945 show trains between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury via the Severn Valley Branch and between Kidderminster and Woofferton via the Tenbury Branch. The timetables are part of a larger GWR timetable poster, a copy of which is on display in The Engine House. A note in the timetable refers to a change with effect from 26 March 1945, at which time World War 2 was still in progress.

The Severn Valley Branch timetable shows four weekday through services in each direction. These were:

From Shrewsbury:

  • 8.15am to Kidderminster (arr 10.12am)
  • 11.05am to Hartlebury (arr 1.17pm)
  • 1.15pm to Kidderminster (change at Bridgnorth, arr 3.35pm)
  • 5.30pm to Kidderminster (arr 7.15pm)

To Shrewsbury:

  • 7.23am from Hartlebury (arr 9.22am)
  • 10.35am from Kidderminster (arr 12.32pm)
  • 1.45pm from Hartlebury (arr 3.42pm)
  • 6.15pm from Hartlebury (arr 8.18pm)

Timetable Severn Valley Branch 1945.jpg

The Tenbury Branch shows four weekday services in each direction between Kidderminster and Woofferton.

Timetable Stourport and Tenbury Branch 1945.jpg

October 1945

1945 Service Timetable cover

Following the end of the Second World War, the GWR introduced a new working timetable from 1 October 1945. However the timings saw little or no change from the wartime timetable.

GWR STT15 PMPNM&P 1945-10-01 35.jpg
GWR STT15 PMPNM&P 1945-10-01 36.jpg


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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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