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More services for 2024 as Severn Valley Railway seeks income boost

THE Severn Valley Railway is to increase its passenger services from March 26 in a bid to boost its fortunes.

Having opened at the start of the February half-term with an off-peak timetable, in the run-up to Easter, the railway will have more steam-and diesel-hauled services, along with its Class 108 DMU which has recently returned to service following extensive repairs.

The DMU allows for a mid-morning first departure from Bridgnorth, a faciltiy which was greatly missed

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