Volk’s Electric Railway reopens for the summer season season right now (Friday 29 March) on Brighton seafront.
The historic and award-winning attraction runs between a station simply east of the Palace Pier to Black Rock and again.
Journalist and newsreader Nicholas Owen drove the primary practice – and never for the primary time.
Brighton and Hove City Council mentioned: “Residents and guests can as soon as once more benefit from the sights and sounds of our seafront on the world’s oldest working electrical railway.
“The mile-long beachfront journey from the Aquarium to Black Rock Station boasts lovely sea views in addition to an opportunity to absorb the planting alongside the boardwalk, spot the renovated Reading Room and Temple and maybe catch a glimpse of swimmers at Sea Lanes.
“To mark the seasonal reopening, workers and volunteers from the Volk’s Electric Railway Association (VERA) might be joined by councillors on the Aquarium Station and Visitor Centre for a grand unveiling of the ‘Railway of the Year 2024’ plaque.
“The award was lately awarded to the Volk’s by the Heritage Railway Association in recognition of the dedication to offering eco-friendly and environment friendly transport whereas additionally preserving the wealthy historical past.
“The award tops a yr of exceptional success for the railway, notably celebrated with its one hundred and fortieth anniversary final August.
“Three different plaques awarded in recent years to the Volk’s Electric Railway and its volunteer group VERA can even be unveiled.
“The Volk’s Electric Railway will reopen to the general public for the season from 10.15am on Friday 29 March and might be open day by day till finish September.
“Find out more on the Volk’s Electric Railway website.”
