Severn Valley Railway assisted by EWS Network

EWS Network is helping the Severn Valley Railway recover from its recent storm damage, by delivering a set of Network Rail wagons to assist in their rebuilding operations.

The Severn Valley Railway’s sixteen-mile rail route was severely damaged on Tuesday 19 June when the equivalent of two weeks worth of rain fell within thirty minutes. This resulted in the line being damaged in 45 locations, with nine requiring many weeks of repairs.

To assist the Severn Valley Railway in their recovery operations, on Saturday 21 July EWS Network will deliver a set of Network Rail wagons to the Severn Valley Railway depot at Kidderminster, where they will be used to transport materials to and from the affected parts of the line.

EWS Network is providing its locomotive, driver, fuel and other resources at no cost with the wagons also being supplied free by Network Rail. EWS Network will also collect and return the wagons once the work on the line has been completed.

Mick Tinsley, Market Manager Rail Industry Services for EWS Network, said: “Although it is shocking to see the power of nature, it is heart warming to see the railway pulling together to help each other out. We are pleased to do what we can to help the Severn Valley Railway repair their line, and we wish them well for a speedy and successful return to operations.”