First person in nearly 60 years is killed by steam engine as locomotive hits them on its way to pick up passengers for Remembrance Day trip

A person died after being struck by a steam locomotive at Hanwell station in west London on Wednesday morning. The death is believed to be the first involving a steam locomotive on the public railway since British Railways withdrew them from regular service in 1968.

The 34028 Eddystone was travelling to London to collect passengers for the Armistice Steam Express, a Remembrance Day excursion through Kent due to depart Victoria at 9.05am. The tour was cancelled; its operator said passengers were not involved. British Transport Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and would prepare a file for the coroner.