(Railfanning.org News Wire) — A person was killed after being struck by a heritage steam locomotive at Hanwell station in west London on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Preserved Southern Railway steam locomotive No. 34028 Eddystone was set to operate a Remembrance Day railtour. According to reports, British Transport Police confirmed officers and paramedics were called to the station at approximately 6:30 a.m. following reports of a casualty. A person was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a Facebook post, Swanage Railway expressed condolences to the victim’s family and friends and said crew welfare remains its top priority. Officials said arrangements were made for the locomotive crew’s safe return, and that counseling and support services were offered to all personnel affected by the incident.
Located on the Great Western Main Line between Paddington and Reading, Hanwell station handles high-density Elizabeth line commuter services alongside long-distance passenger and freight traffic. Main line steam charters in the United Kingdom operate under strict Network Rail certification standards and often share active commuter corridors with modern electric and diesel multiple units.
The locomotive is owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd.
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