A British-Arab rail worker, Samir Zitouni, has been widely praised for his bravery after using a frying pan to defend passengers from an attacker on a London-bound train.

Zitouni, a 48-year-old customer experience host for London North Eastern Railway (LNER), is currently in critical but stable condition in the hospital following the attack on Saturday evening.

The incident occurred as Zitouni, who has over 20 years of service with LNER, confronted the attacker with a frying pan he retrieved from the train's galley kitchen.

His actions, which were captured on CCTV footage, have been described by detectives as 'nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saving people’s lives.'

Zitouni's bravery has garnered widespread recognition, including praise in the UK's House of Lords and calls for his valor to be formally acknowledged.

Lord Hanson of Flint commended Zitouni's selfless act, emphasizing that he put his own life at risk to protect strangers.

Additionally, Richard Holden MP, who oversees transport for the opposition Conservative Party, has written to government officials requesting an honor for Zitouni's 'acts of selfless and outstanding bravery.'

Other passengers and staff on the train have also been recognized for their courage during the attack.

Stephen Crean, a football fan, was stabbed after confronting the attacker, while train driver Andrew Johnson quickly diverted the train to the nearest station to ensure the safety of the passengers.

The attacker, Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder in connection with the train incident and an additional count related to another attack that occurred on the same day in London.

Zitouni's heroic intervention highlights the bravery exhibited by individuals during extreme circumstances.