Enjoying Your Day on the Severn Valley Railway

Just a reminder about safety to those unfamiliar with heritage railways. Unlike most trains on the modern railway system our trains have doors that must close by hand. Please don't touch door handles whilst the train is moving or lean out of windows as a speck of coal dust in the eye or a swipe from the branch of a tree can be painful. Our Railway is preserved as a branch line, which means some of our platforms are shorter than the train. Only use doors which are level with the platform. If you are waiting for a train then please keep clear of the platform edge and look after children to prevent them falling. If you drop anything on the track then ask a member of staff to pick it up and please don't walk across or alongside the tracks, other than at authorised crossings. You may feel safe but children may copy you, so please help by setting a good example to others. Accidents are extremely rare on the Severn Valley Railway, thanks to your co-operation.

The Severn Valley Railway relies upon the support of 14,000 members and almost as many shareholders. Around 1,500 volunteers enjoy helping to run the Railway. If you would like to become involved in the SVR please consider joining us, either actively as a volunteer or passively as a member or shareholder. Details of how to help are available from our Bewdley Station (01299 403816).

Please enjoy your journey and visit us again soon.