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Diesel price hikes very unwelcome, says Severn Valley Railway boss
Overview
The managing director of the Severn Valley Railway, Gus Dunster, has described a recent 35% increase in the cost of industrial diesel as "very unwelcome" and a significant financial challenge for the heritage attraction. Operating between Shropshire and Worcestershire, the railway uses diesel locomotives for about a quarter of its services to help manage overall running costs.
Key points
- The Severn Valley Railway has faced a 35% rise in the cost of industrial diesel.
- Managing director Gus Dunster called the price hike very unwelcome and a significant challenge for the business.
- Diesel locomotives are used for about a quarter of the railway's services to help reduce operating costs.
- The heritage railway runs between Shropshire and Worcestershire along a 16-mile route.