THE SEVERN Valley Railway has been announced as a finalist in the Visit Worcestershire awards, writes Mia Sen-Gupta.
Running through 16 miles of beautiful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside, the steam and diesel trains offer a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of travel.
The regional tourism awards celebrate excellence in the industry and this year Visit Worcestershire has received more applications than ever before.
Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director, said: “The competition is very tough.
“We’re absolutely delighted to have made it to the finals.
“We pride ourselves in putting our visitors first, whilst also keeping focus on the history, passion and commitment that have made us ‘a leading standing-gauge steam railway’, according to VisitEngland.”
The SVR has recently celebrated the return of trains through to Bridgnorth following an embankment collapse in January, as well as the ‘Flying Scotsman’ reopening the whole line.
Visit Worcestershire will announce the award winners at a special event which is scheduled for March next year.
