The Severn Valley Railway has announced that it has taken the decision to close the railway for the rest of the month.

No trains will now run until April at the earliest, this includes any trains or experiences on the 21st, 22nd, 28th or 29th March 2020.

An announcement regarding special events in April will be made in the next couple of days.

To see a full list of railways, railtours and events affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, please click here.

What did they say?

The Severn Valley Railway said:

This is going to be a challenging time for all heritage railways as we rely on footfall to keep us running. Your understanding, patience and co-operation is appreciated and we thank you all in advance for your ongoing support.

All at #TeamSVR hope you and your families stay well during this difficult time and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!