Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Kidderminster, England, that runs about 16 miles along the River Severn to Bridgnorth. The line connects several stations with restored buildings and platforms where historic rolling stock and locomotives operate regularly.

The line opened in 1862 as a commercial route and soon passed to Great Western Railway ownership. After British Railways closed it in the 1960s, volunteers purchased sections of track and rebuilt it as a heritage operation from 1970 onward.

Steam engines run on coal and puff smoke as conductors in mid-20th century uniforms check tickets. Passengers sit in compartments with wood panelling and brass fittings that recreate the travel style of earlier decades.

Stations along the line offer parking, with the main station in Kidderminster serving as the largest hub. Visitors can board and alight at any station and spend several hours traveling the full route.

Platforms feature cast iron columns originally used at Paddington Station in London, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. These columns were dismantled during refurbishment work and transported here to support the platform canopies.

Location: Kidderminster

Inception: 1862

Address: The Railway Station, Bewdley DY12 1BG

Website: https://svr.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.38424,-2.23969

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22