The Severn Valley Railway is a not for profit privately owned railway operating regular steam-hauled passenger trains between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Around 200,000 people travel with us every year.
It is not so well known that the people who operate the railway are unpaid volunteers, all of whom are members of the Severn Valley Railway Company. The same organisation also supplies both financial and administrative support to the owning company, Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC; our record of such assistance is most impressive.
Operating a 150 year-old steam railway, comprising earthworks, track, buildings,signalling, locomotives and rolling stock is an expensive business, and even more so as we advance into the 21st century. The ongoing support from our members and free contributions from our volunteers in terms of their time is essential in ensuring the continued success of the railway.
Why not join us. . .
If Britain’s heritage and nostalgia interest you, why not join us?
You don’t need to work on the railway to support it, indeed our members are located all over the world - but if you would like to become a volunteer on the railway, our Volunteer Liaison Officer will be happy to hear from you.
Your generous support will help us to keep the Severn Valley Railway operating for future generations to experience.
Membership benefits. . .
- Reduced price train travel.
- Regular members’ magazine – includes updates on the railway and advance notice of new initiatives and special events.
- Special members’ weekend - an opportunity to see behind
the scenes, with many areas usually closed to the public specially opened for members to visit.
- Opportunity to become a volunteer and help keep the railway running.
- Helping to save an important part of Britain’s heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Please note that some concessions are not available during certain special events.
Subscription rates - 2013
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One year
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Three years
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Notes |
| Ordinary |
£20 |
£55 |
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| Joint |
£30 |
£85 |
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| Senior |
£15
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£40
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Joint Senior
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£23 |
£64 |
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| Family |
£35 |
£100 |
Includes children under 14
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Junior (14 - 16)
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£10 |
Not available
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| Student |
£14
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Not available
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In full-time education
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Life Membership
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£400
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Joint Life Membership
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£600 |
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Why not take action now and join us by filling in the application form which can be found at the link above or at the 'downloads' section of this website. Send your completed application form to:
Membership Secretary, Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1BG
Help us to run the Severn Valley Railway. . .
We are always in need of more help, from operating the service (on-train personnel, station and maintenance staff) through to support activities such as marketing, telephone answering, assisting in shops and gardening. You must be a member and be prepared to spare us some of your time, whether it be for just a few days each year or on a more regular basis. Full training will be given where required.
Volunteer Liaison Officer, Peter Edkins, and his deputy Barry Moreton will be happy to hear from you.
They can be contacted at Bewdley station on Tuesday and Thursday or on 01299 401776 (24 hour answering service).