Brighton & Hove’s Volk’s Electric Railway, the world’s oldest operating electric railway and a beacon of sustainable transportation, has been named ‘Railway of the Year’ at the Heritage Railway Association’s annual awards. Competing against over 200 heritage railways in the UK, Volk’s Electric Railway stood out to clinch this prestigious national accolade, highlighting its unique importance to Brighton & Hove’s heritage and its popularity among both residents and visitors.
Councillor Alan Robins, Chair of the Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee, praised the railway as a key part of the city’s heritage and lauded the award as a testament to the hard work of the staff and volunteers dedicated to the railway’s operation. This recognition comes on the heels of the railway’s 140th Anniversary celebrations last August, marking a year of significant achievements for this historic attraction.
