The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust has launched ‘Raise the Roof’, a major appeal to raise £1 million towards the construction of a heritage platform canopy at Kidderminster Town station.

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This exciting project will complete the original vision for the Railway’s award-winning southern terminus, creating an authentic Great Western Railway-style canopy along the station's double platform, as SVRCT chair Judith Meredith explains:

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“Thanks to a substantial legacy gift, we can now deliver one of the most ambitious station enhancement projects in the Railway's history.

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“The canopy will not only improve shelter and comfort for visitors but also strengthen the sense of arrival at what is the front door to the SVR.

 

“Importantly, part of the structure will be built using authentic salvaged steelwork from the former GWR station at Wolverhampton Low Level, ensuring the highest standards of heritage authenticity are maintained throughout the project.

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The SVR’s CEO, Gus Dunster, added:

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“As a volunteer or staff member, you are one of the Railway's best ambassadors. You can play an important role in helping visitors, supporters and the wider community understand why this project matters, why fundraising is needed, and the care being taken to ensure the canopy is historically appropriate and sympathetic to the station's character.

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“To help you answer questions and talk confidently about the appeal, we have prepared a detailed briefing document, available here: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk/rtrbriefing . We encourage you to take a few minutes to read it.

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“Thank you for everything you do to support the Railway, and we look forward to working together to help make this important project a reality.”