Volk’s Railway is now closed until Easter 2026 (see notable dates below)
Please be aware that trains may operate during the closed period for maintenance or testing purposes. When the trains are running the live rail will be energised. To ensure your safety and the safety of your pets or children please ensure you do not walk along the line at any time.
If you like to join our gang of volunteers who help the railway’s small full time staff with both maintenance and operation throughout the year please contact our volunteer co-ordinator Mick Mills via our contact page
Notable dates and Events 2026
SATURDAY 28th MARCH
Official reopening for the 2026 season
Please note that service may start before this as the seasonal staff are all ‘rejoiners’ so not so many training days will be required. Keep a watch on our Facebook page for any changes.
SATURDAY MAY 3rd
Railway will be operating a special 3 train service during the day supporting the Historic Commercial Vehicle Association ‘London to Brighton Run’.
Picture by Brighton Toy & Model Museum
LATE EVENING RUNNINGS
These are the evenings when the volunteers of the Volk’s Electric Railway Association take over the operation of the railway to raise money for railway related projects. So please come along and enjoy an evening ride along the beach and perhaps chat to our volunteers to find out just what we do to help keep the railway running.
The evenings start at the end of the days normal service and runs until about 8pm. They are weather dependent so if travelling any distance please use the contact form and we will let you know if there are any problems.
SATURDAY 23rd MAY
SATURDAY 20th JUNE
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST
SUNDAY 31st AUGUST (Bank Holiday
SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER (with illuminated trains)
