Brave Train Staff Member Endures Life-Threatening Injuries During Mass Knife Incident on High-Speed Train

A valiant train staff member who intervened to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing incident on a express train has sustained critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage allegedly shows the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in custody for questioning. Authorities declared a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Emergency Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several individuals have since been released from hospital.

A bystander filmed the individual brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced police on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, end my life."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the courageous employee of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking police official.

Union Response and Calls for Measures

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and demand increased action. One labor official stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with authorities, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the best available assistance, tools and robust protocols in place”.

A different association representative urged the rail company and authorities “to act quickly to examine safety, to support the affected employees, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The operator who halted the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been commended by union officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“He didn’t halt the service in the center of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to access, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much already there,” explained a union official.

Further Information

Police said they got the first emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness recounted at first wondering if the situation was a holiday joke, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was serious.

Authorities have stated there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terrorist incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional information.

Rail operations on the affected route are expected to have delays until Monday, with passengers advised to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could help the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by sending a message a specific number with a case code.