January 31
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On January 31 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1862 The first full length working of the newly opened Severn Valley Railway took place. Public services began the following day.[1]
- 1969 Alveley Colliery closed. Although the SVRSevern Valley Railway had yet to buy the line from Bridgnorth, it confirmed an interest in also buying the now unused southern section to Bewdley.[2]
- 1983 The SVRSevern Valley Railway was presented with the 'Best Preserved Station Competition 1982' award for Highley Station by Sir Peter Parker.[3]
- 1994 A contract began to refurbish Victoria Bridge. The first four-week phase comprised replacing the ends of the original wrought iron beams with new steelwork.[4]
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
References
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 49.
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 101.
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 67
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 113
