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Three generations enjoy a day out on the SVR. Photo by Lesley Carr TICKET lines have opened for the Severn Valley Railway s spring services as the historic line prepares to reopen ready for Easter. From April 2, visitors will once again be able to travel through the Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside and celebrate the start of the SVR s 2021 season. Following a successful run of services in 2020, including a sell-out Christmas season, the railway will continue its popular excursion trains.
Fireman Joshua Harvey at Bridgnorth. Photo by Iain Shorthouse A full day of adventure awaits as The Explorer, Flyer and Adventurer return to the tracks, updated to offer visitors new experiences and locations to explore.
The 4930 boiler. Photo by Lesley Carr THE Severn Valley Railway has welcomed back the overhauled boiler of its flagship locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall following 18 months of hard work. The return of the boiler was made possible by Northern Steam Engineering, who previously built a brand new tender tank for Hagley Hall at their premises in Stockton. Work carried out on the boiler has been substantial, including new side sheets, throat plate and doorplate sections on the firebox, the insertion of a patch in the boiler barrel and a complete re-tube.
The 4930 boiler arriving at Bridgnorth Works in December. Photo by Bob Sweet of Friends of Locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall
Rail operators and Government to assess rail service levels
Rail operators are “working closely” with the Government to ensure adequate rail services throughout England’s fresh national COVID-19 lockdown.
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Grand Central said it will “hibernate” services on both its North East and West Riding routes from January 9, with a return to service currently planned for March 1.
Grand Central to suspend train services until March
Grand Central’s No. 90029 with two of the Mk 4 rakes of stock and 90026 on the rear, pass Atherstone during a shake down run on June 26. Photo: Chris Milner
Rail operator Grand Central is to suspend all its services for the next two months following the new national lockdown in England.