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Boogie Lights Express aims to banish winter blues at Severn Valley Railway

The region's heritage railway has introduced a new and novel experience which aims to provide music, lights and a feeling of fun.

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The Severn Valley Railway has launched its brand-new Boogie Lights Express services.

Running on Friday and Saturday nights from February 28 until March 29, the steam-hauled Boogie Lights Express will transport passengers within an on-train sound and light show. 

A kaleidoscope of colours and patterns unfolds inside and outside the train to a soundtrack of party tunes, including Queen, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.

Every carriage features a canopy of glittering LED lights, and each passenger receives a take-home LED wristband that’s synchronised with the music. 

The legendary ‘Voiceover Man’, as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and the X Factor, will be hosting the experience and ramps up the party spirit.

It's set to be a party atmosphere inside the carriages of the heritage railway
It's set to be a party atmosphere inside the carriages of the heritage railway

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Visitor engagement manager Lewis Maddox said: "This truly full-on experience is going to be magical,.

"Our passengers literally become part of the show. 

"With a soundtrack of iconic party classics from the 1960s to the present day, we’re sure everyone’s going to be up and dancing! It’s the perfect night out for family and friends."

Suitable for all ages, with bookable wheelchair spaces, the Boogie Lights Express departs twice nightly from Kidderminster station and the on-train experience lasts 70 minutes.

More information about the event and tickets can be found at svr.co.uk