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Severn Valley Railway

Comberton Hill, Kidderminster DY10 1QX
🕐Daily 09:30 - 17:30 (Timetabled services)

About

A gold standard for British railway preservation, the Severn Valley Railway offers a breathtaking 16-mile journey between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Meandering alongside the majestic River Severn, the line connects a series of award-winning, meticulously restored period stations, providing an immersive and world-class heritage experience through the heart of the Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside.

Heritage

The Premier Steam Line

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) was originally built by the Great Western Railway (GWR) to link Hartlebury with Shrewsbury. After closing in 1963, it was meticulously restored by volunteers over several decades. Today, it remains a gold standard for railway preservation, featuring six beautifully maintained stations and a world-class fleet of steam locomotives and historic carriages that evoke the golden age of rail travel.

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    Location

    Comberton Hill, Kidderminster DY10 1QX
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    Severn Valley Railway

    Technical Specifications

    Track Gauge
    1435mm
    Line Length
    16miles
    Original Line
    1862AD
    Heritage Reopening
    1970AD
    Locomotives
    Steam FleetGWR/LMS
    Main Station
    KidderminsterTown