Heroic Train Employee Receives Critical Wounds Amid Mass Knife Attack on Express Service

A brave train employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple knife incident on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening injuries, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

Surveillance footage reportedly shows the employee trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in the county. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through compartments.

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

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have now been discharged from medical care.

A witness recorded the individual waving a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced police on the station. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by specialist personnel,” stated a senior police officer.

Union Response and Appeals for Action

Train unions were swift to praise employees and call for more measures. A labor leader said he would be “requesting urgent discussions with government, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the best available assistance, tools and effective protocols in place”.

Another union leader encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act swiftly to review safety, to support the affected employees, and to make sure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver didn’t halt the service in the center of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost waiting,” stated a union representative.

Additional Details

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

One witness described initially wondering if the event was a holiday prank, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was serious.

Authorities have stated there is nothing to indicate the event was a terror-related incident and have asked the community to provide with any additional details.

Rail services on the impacted route are anticipated to have delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their travel where possible.

Anyone with details that could assist the inquiry are asked to contact police by texting a designated number with a reference code.