LNER Worker Fights for Life After Knife Attack on London-Bound Train

A mass stabbing occurred on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train traveling from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, where a knife attacker targeted passengers shortly after the train left Peterborough station. A heroic LNER staff member intervened to protect passengers and remains in a life-threatening condition due to injuries sustained during the attack, with officials crediting his actions with saving lives. At least 11 people were injured, with five discharged from the hospital; witnesses described chaotic scenes including passengers hiding in toilets and the buffet car. The British Transport Police declared a major incident, arrested a 32-year-old man from Peterborough on suspicion of attempted murder, and determined the attack was not terror-related. Another man initially arrested was released without charge after police confirmed he was not involved. Eyewitnesses recounted the attacker repeatedly asking police to kill him and being subdued with a Taser before arrest.