<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A British rail worker left seriously injured during a mass stabbing on a train has been hailed a hero for saving multiple lives.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Samir Zitouni, 48, stepped in to shield passengers last Saturday when the horrifying knife attack unfolded on the London-bound train.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Zitouni, a customer host, remains "critically unwell" but stable in hospital, British Transport Police said. Three other people remain stable in hospital.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://press.nine.com.au/item/0e602f40-1d72-457d-aaff-fb2ef755d264" rel="" target="_blank" title=" 'He's got a knife': Australian man tells of train stabbing rampage"><strong><span>'He's got a knife': Australian man tells of train stabbing rampage</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His family said in a statement they were " immensely proud of Sam and his courage".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and kindness shown to Sam, and by the many well wishes for his recovery," they said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The police called him a hero on Saturday evening, but to us he's always been a hero."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/world/hero-train-worker-during-huntingdon-stabbing-attack-named/0c6e6e48-c732-4204-84c2-2c7d72d83dbf" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Zitouni has worked for London North Eastern Rail (LNER) for more than 20 years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's believed he was one of the first people aboard the train to confront the attacker and shielded a girl, leaving him wounded.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/hektoria-glacier-fastest-retreat-in-history/dc0aacbc-7342-48da-bcd4-3a2b11a80d50" rel="" target="_blank" title="Chilling discovery in Antarctica that has scientists sounding alarm bells"><strong><span>Chilling discovery in Antarctica that has scientists sounding alarm bells</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>David Horne, LNER managing director, praised his actions.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span> "In a moment of crisis, Sam did not hesitate as he stepped forward to protect those around him.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"His actions were incredibly brave, and we are so proud of him, and of all our colleagues who acted with such courage that evening."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the BBC the courage shown by Zitouni was "utterly remarkable" after putting himself "in harm's way".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anthony Williams, 32, was charged with 10 counts of attempted murder over the train stabbing and a count of attempted murder in connection with an attack in London last Saturday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple App Store</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>.</span></em></strong></div></div>