National Rail SVR fare missing?

[Aictos]

Back in Sept 2019, there was a fare available from any National Rail station to the SVR as a though ticket eg Wolverhampton (station code 1218) to Bridgnorth SVR (station code L830) which have you a day return to Kidderminister plus a all day rover on the SVR itself.

I've just looked on BRFares and Bridgnorth SVR has been removed as a destination so guess this means that the ticket in question is no longer being offered?

Anyone familiar with the fares manual updates who can confirm if the fare has been removed from the system and when please?

 

[matt]

I suspect it was removed because currently the Seven Valley are only offering fixed itineraries.

 

[Blinkbonny]

I suspect it was removed because currently the Seven Valley are only offering fixed itineraries.

Yes, the last few times I've been there's been no "roving" allowed.

Or even single person tickets either come to that - unless you were willing to shell out for a table or even compartment for yourself!

(At least I think that was the case. I might be confusing them with another heritage railway.
Hopefully things are changing now. It's been very frustrating having to watch half-empty trains leave but no facilities to buy a single ticket.)

 

[1955LR]

According to August SVR Branchline some changes due in September.

The Railway is preparing to reintroduce local trains during the midweek services, from Tuesday 7th September. More details will be provided in the coming weeks, but this will be welcomed by those wanting a return to some sort of normality.

The subject of ‘hop on hop off’ local train services has caused great debate amongst all who love the Severn Valley Railway. It’s approaching these decisions with great care, prioritising the safety of staff and visitors, as general manager Helen Smith told Branch Lines:

“We are still asking our passengers to wear masks and to socially distance on shared areas of the trains. This is to protect them and, as just as importantly, our staff and volunteers. This would be much more difficult to do with a mixed system of some open spaces on excursion trains where people can swap between them.
“Comparisons with other lines is also difficult as each has different complexities; railways are approaching issues differently and with a great deal of thought.

“It’s apparent that people are moving at different speeds. We feel that this decision, with weekend excursion services and midweek local trains, will best accommodate those who want to get the flexibility of the local train services back, and others that feel safer with the excursion trains we’re currently operating.”