Severn Valley Railway to operate diesel-only services until 19th July

The serious ongoing risk of lineside fires means we’ve decided not to operate our steam locomotives on the line over the next few days.

The hot, dry weather that is forecast poses a significant risk of fires being started by cinders escaping from the engines.

All passenger services will be heritage diesel-hauled up to and including Tuesday 19th July, when we will review the situation. For Freedom-of-the-Line ticket holders keen to get their fill of steam, short, complimentary footplate rides will be available at Bridgnorth station, subject to availability.