Brave Train Staff Member Endures Severe Injuries During Mass Knife Incident on Express Service

A brave train employee who stepped in to save passengers during a multiple knife attack on a express train has suffered life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance video allegedly depicts the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train traveled between a city and another station in the county. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through compartments.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in custody for questioning. Authorities announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Emergency Response and Consequences

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have since been released from medical care.

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

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by trained personnel,” said a high-ranking police official.

Union Response and Appeals for Action

Rail associations were quick to commend employees and call for more action. A union official said he would be “requesting urgent discussions with government, train companies and police to ensure that we have the strongest possible support, resources and effective protocols in operation”.

A different association leader urged the train operator and government “to move quickly to review safety, to support the affected employees, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

The operator who halted the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t halt the train in the middle of two stops where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to access, but he continued traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a association official.

Additional Information

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

One observer recounted initially wondering if the event was a holiday joke, but soon understood from people's expressions that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terror-related attack and have asked the community to come forward with any further information.

Rail operations on the affected route are expected to experience delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their journeys where possible.

Anyone with information that could help the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by texting a specific number with a reference code.