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(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

Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler has secured its first tram contract in Finland after signing an agreement on Nov. 11 with Greater Helsinki transit operator Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy to supply 63 TANGO Nordic streetcars.

Federal authorities have said a proposed Amtrak maintenance facility project has the environmental all-clear a little over a week after conceding to local opposition over the perceived impacts of the project locally.