2 November 2025
RMT Press Office:
Rail union RMT, has today heaped praise on railway staff for their role during the horrific mass stabbing incident last night.
The dreadful episode unfolded yesterday on an LNER train bound for Kings Cross which was successfully diverted to Huntingdon station following passengers raising the alarm.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Today I am spending time with RMT members working for LNER and our wider railway family.
“I won't be doing any media interviews until the authorities have established the full facts of this horrific mass stabbing onboard an LNER train.
“I want to commend the professionalism, bravery and steadfastness of all the railway workers involved from the train crew to the driver and our members in operations who quickly assisted in diverting the King’s Cross bound train into Huntingdon station, allowing the police and emergency services to take swift action.
“I will be seeking urgent meetings with government, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the strongest possible support, resources and robust procedures in place to protect our members and the traveling public.”
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