Volk's Electric Railway, Heritage railway in Brighton, England
The railway stretches 1.6 kilometers along Brighton's eastern seafront between Black Rock station and Brighton Pier, operating three stations for passenger transport.
Engineer Magnus Volk established this narrow-gauge electric railway in 1883, marking its place as the first public electric railway system in Britain.
The railway forms an essential element of Brighton's transportation heritage, connecting generations of visitors to the Victorian seaside experience through its preserved carriages.
Passengers can board trains at any of the three stations from Easter through September, with departures running every 15 minutes during regular operating hours.
The railway maintains its original 2 foot 8.5 inch track gauge and continues to use restored carriages dating from the early 1900s for regular service.
Location: East Sussex
Official opening: August 3, 1883
Website: https://volksrailway.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.81883,-0.13210
Latest update: May 23, 2025 18:56
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