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The Hydroshunter at the Kidderminster SVR launch on January 31. GARY ESSEX.
News

Testing of hydrogen-powered Class 08 shunter due to start after Severn Valley Railway unveiling

Hydroshunter was unveiled at Kidderminster station in late January.

Hydrogen 17 Feb
The hydrogen-powered 08635 at Kidderminster diesel depot. JACK BALDWIN
News

Project to turn Class 08 shunter into hydrogen-powered loco progresses

The former diesel-powered shunter is being converted by a group of young volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway

Hydrogen 9 Dec
News

Severn Valley buys second DMU to bolster home fleet

The Severn Valley Railway has purchased a three-car Class 101 Metro-Cammell diesel multiple unit set from the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, to boost its railcar fleet.

Severn Valley Railway 8 Oct
Jonathan 'Gus' Dunster. SVERN VALLEY RAILWAY
Feature

Interview: Jonathan Dunster on early retirement and rail's future

Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster has held the top job in three parts of the railway industry. David Clough explores the career of this redoubtable railwayman.

Staff and employment 30 Aug
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