Tree

Railway deaths

Inscription

In memory of the travelling public and Railway Workers, who lost their lives or were injured whilst travelling on the railways or working for the railway industry.

This tree was planted by the rail unions ASLEF, RMT and TSSA on the 29 March 2001, ‘International Rail Safety Day.'

Site: Railway deaths (1 memorial)

NW1, Euston Square

At the eastern entrance to the garden in front of Euston Station.

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