Rail enthusiasts among victims of Amtrak train tragedy

Two friends and train enthusiasts who had advocated for better rail access were among the three victims of the Amtrak crash south of Seattle, it has emerged.

Rail enthusiasts among victims of Amtrak train tragedy

Two friends and train enthusiasts who had advocated for better rail access were among the three victims of the Amtrak crash south of Seattle, it has emerged.

Jim Hamre, 61, and Zack Willhoite, 35, became some of the first passengers to take the maiden voyage of a faster route between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle.

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