Severn Valley footplate courses and observation saloon experiences return

FOOTPLATE experience courses and observation saloon bookings are once again available at the Severn Valley Railway after the 18-month suspension because of coronavirus.

Holders of pre-existing vouchers were given the first opportunity to book footplate courses during September and October.

The line's first observation saloon experience since the beginning of the pandemic ran on August 15, with bookings being taken for the rest of this year and into 2022. For these and footplate courses, call 01562 757900. From September 7, the SVR reintroduced flexible hop on, hop off services, with passengers free to board or alight from any train at any station, although exclusive pre-booked compartments are still available.