Magnus Volk and Volk's Electric Railway black plaque

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

Volk's Electric Railway, Brighton. The world's oldest electric railway opened on 4 August 1883. Constructed by pioneering electrical engineer Magnus Volk, the line still follows much of the original route. The continued operation of this railway is a tribute to his life and work

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