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‘Flying Scotsman’ reopens full length Severn Valley Railway

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July 26, 2025
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As we previewed last month, this morning (Friday 25 July), the iconic steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ hauled the first passenger service across the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge since its repair.

Steam locomotive 7029 Clun Castle to pass through Bristol this Saturday

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May 30, 2025
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7029 Clun Castle will be hauling The Whistling Ghost this Saturday (31st May 2025) between Birmingham and Bishops Lydeard.

Skeps at Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station Remain on Display

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May 17, 2025
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Worcestershire Parkway Station has become more environmentally friendly with new bee homes.

Bank Holiday Work Completed on Gloucester to Bristol railway

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May 6, 2025
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Network Rail has completed upgrades over the bank holiday weekend, meaning that trains could run as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning.

Weekend disruptions to Gloucestershire train services in May

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April 24, 2025
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Engineering work will severely disrupt train services in the Gloucester and Cheltenham during the early spring bank holiday and the following weekends.

Shakespeare Express steam train to mark 40th Anniversary

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April 23, 2025
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The mainline steam Shakespeare Express, run by Vintage Trains, is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year.

Bee conservation being promoted at Worcestershire railway station

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April 20, 2025
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A display of eight bee skeps has gone on display at Worcestershire Parkway Station to promote bee conservation along Britain’s railway networks.

Miniature marvels to go on show at the Severn Valley Railway

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April 15, 2025
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During the early Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the Severn Valley Railway will hold an exhibition of 25 model railway displays at The Engine House.

West Midlands heritage railway to host ‘Steam into Stories’

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March 19, 2025
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The Severn Valley Railway (SVR), which operates in Worcestershire and Shropshire, is inviting visitors – particularly young visitors – to a special on-train storytelling session on Saturday 12 April.

Shakespeare Express steam train to help mark 175th Anniversary of Worcestershire railway station

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March 7, 2025
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Its a big year for Vintage Trains’ Shakespeare Express – it is 40 years since the first train ran and it is also the 175th…