Index
|
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
|
|