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Arley
(1862- 1963)
Heritage


Arley railway station is a station on the Severn Valley Railway heritage line in Worcestershire, situated just over the River Severn from the village of Upper Arley

The station was built along with the line in 1862 and opened on February 1 that year, and a platform was built to accommodate six coach trains

The main brick-built station building, which holds the booking office, is located on the easterly platform. Passenger trade was busiest with summer holiday visitors, and Arley was home to a small goods yard

When closed in 1963, the track was removed, sidings cut up and the platforms were removed

When the line was re-opened by SVR preservationists working up from Bridgnorth in 1974, work got underway to restore Arley to its former glory. The main railway building was in relatively good condition and was totally renovated. The platforms were rebuilt and the track re-laid and the station re-opened on May 18 1974










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