Statement released after person hit by steam train in West London

First person killed by steam train in nearly 60 years

The 34028 Eddystone locomotive had left Southall depot in west London for Victoria Station when it collided with a person who had allegedly walked off a platform at Hanwell at around 6am on Wednesday.

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Statement released after person hit by steam train in West London

Southern Locomotives Ltd, owners of 34028 Eddystone, has released a statement after an incident at Hanwell this morning (11th November 2026). Sadly, a person has died after being hit by 34028 Eddystone at Hanwell Station this morning. The railtour that the locomotive was heading for, the Armistice Steam Express, has…

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