THE Severn Valley Railway is set to welcome eight male voice choirs to entertain passengers throughout the day and into the evening on August 17.

Performances will take place across the Severn Valley line at Kidderminster, Bewdley, Arley and Bridgnorth stations and at The Engine House, Highley.

Choirs from as far as Torbay in Devon and Castleford in West Yorkshire will be travelling to the railway for the occasion, joining West Midlands-based groups.

In the evening, a choral performance will take place from 7.30pm in the concourse at Kidderminster Town station, running until 9.30pm. Tickets for the concert cost £8 and are available from svr.co.uk.

John Parkinson who sings with Kidderminster Male Choir said: "The Severn Valley Railway will be the perfect back-drop for the many performances that will be taking place across the line on the day, and of course, we’re bringing everything together for the main event, the evening concert, in the wonderful surroundings of the covered Kidderminster Town station concourse.

"It’s a real high note for us, as we’re celebrating our 120th year".