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− | This footbridge (Bridge 37) connects Bridgnorth Station's Platforms 1 and 2. Although both platforms were present at opening on 1 February 1862, the footbridge was added later, its construction being authorised by the GWR on 12 May 1887.<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Marshall (1989)]] p. 104.</ref> | + | This footbridge (Bridge 37) connects [[Bridgnorth|Bridgnorth Station's]] Platforms 1 and 2. Although both platforms were present at opening on 1 February 1862, the footbridge was added later, its construction being authorised by the GWR on 12 May 1887.<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Marshall (1989)]] p. 104.</ref> |
The footbridge last underwent a major refurbishment in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2000-2009#2004 | 2004]], when it was taken down and moved to the boiler shop for shot-blasting and powder coating, supported by funds from the SVR's arrangement with the [[West Bromwich Building Society]]. A plaque on Platform 2 celebrates the re-opening on 18 May 2004. | The footbridge last underwent a major refurbishment in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2000-2009#2004 | 2004]], when it was taken down and moved to the boiler shop for shot-blasting and powder coating, supported by funds from the SVR's arrangement with the [[West Bromwich Building Society]]. A plaque on Platform 2 celebrates the re-opening on 18 May 2004. |
Revision as of 15:11, 27 March 2018
This footbridge (Bridge 37) connects Bridgnorth Station's Platforms 1 and 2. Although both platforms were present at opening on 1 February 1862, the footbridge was added later, its construction being authorised by the GWRGreat Western Railway on 12 May 1887.[1]
The footbridge last underwent a major refurbishment in 2004, when it was taken down and moved to the boiler shop for shot-blasting and powder coating, supported by funds from the SVRSevern Valley Railway's arrangement with the West Bromwich Building Society. A plaque on Platform 2 celebrates the re-opening on 18 May 2004.
As of February 2017[update] the station master is appealing for volunteers to repaint the bridge.
See also
Towards Kidderminster
List of infrastructure
Bridgnorth Station
West Bromwich Building Society
References
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 104.