KING Charles meets the heroes of the Huntingdon train attack today.
They included rail worker Samir Zitouni, who fought off the knifeman with a frying pan.
Passenger Stephen Crean, who confronted the attacker, and Andrew Johnson, the driver who diverted the service in November, were also at Buckingham Palace.
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 13 attempted murders.
He is due back in court next month.
We told last month how Samir Zitouni was discharged from hospital after being left fighting for his life in a critical condition.
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His family said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public.
“We’re very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions on the night of the attack.
““While we are really happy to have him home, he still has a significant recovery ahead and we would now like to be left in privacy to care for him as a family.”
David Horne, managing director at LNER, said: “In a moment of crisis, Sam did not hesitate as he stepped forward to protect those around him.
Politicians have backed calls for Samir to be honoured for his bravery by pushing for him, and passenger Stephen Crean, to receive the George Cross.
The medal is awarded for “acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger”.
