Liam Reeves killed by train, friend makes miraculous escape, near East Maitland

By Dan Proudman
Updated February 7 2016 - 8:08pm, first published 3:02pm
Liam Reeves, 21, was struck by a train while walking along tracks.  Photo: Mark Reeves
Liam Reeves, 21, was struck by a train while walking along tracks. Photo: Mark Reeves
The rail line looking from Victoria Street station west towards East Maitland station.  Photo: Perry Duffin
The rail line looking from Victoria Street station west towards East Maitland station. Photo: Perry Duffin

It was possibly only when they began to wait for the Newcastle-bound train at East Maitland station that Liam Reeves and his mate realised it wasn't stopping.