The Severn Valley Railway has announced a new fundraising appeal, aimed at raising £1 million to construct a platform canopy at Kidderminster Town station.

The Raise the Roof campaign will create a GWR style canopy along the double platform.

The railway hopes that the canopy will enhance the visitor experience whilst preserving the authenticity for future generations.

Part of the structure will use steelwork salvaged from the former Wolverhampton Low Level station.

To make a donation, visit svrtrust.org.uk/raisetheroof.

“Kidderminster is the front door of the Severn Valley Railway, and this project will make it a gateway worthy of what lies beyond.

“A canopy will transform the welcome we can give our visitors, making a wait on the platform part of the experience itself. It will strengthen the sense of arrival at one of Britain’s leading heritage railways and enhance the station for everyone who visits.”

Gus Dunster, Chief Executive Officer of the Severn Valley Railway