The Severn Valley Railway has identified that it appears to have lost touch with a significant number of its shareholders, and has launched a bid to reconnect with its ‘lost’ supporters.

“We think that the most likely explanation is people have moved,” explained Chris Walton, the chairman of Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc. “If they’ve forgotten to update their address with us, it’s unfortunately impossible for us to contact them.

“A lot of shareholders purchased shares in support of the SVR many years ago, and may even have forgotten they have them! However, we’d love to hear from them so we can make sure they’re benefitting from any annual shareholder benefits to which they’re entitled.

“If anyone holds shares in the SVR, or thinks they or a relative may have a holding, and they’ve not received postal or emailed updates from us for some time, then we’re asking them to please let us know. We’ll then be able to update our records and put things right.”

The SVR is advising potential shareholders to contact Karen Bromell, the shareholder relationship manager, on [email protected], with their name (or the name of the shareholder), current contact details and, if possible, the shareholder number or certificate number.

The SVR’s shareholder handbook is available in the Join Us section.