Heroic Rail Staff Member Receives Critical Wounds Amid Mass Stabbing Incident on Express Train

A valiant train employee who stepped in to save passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a express train has suffered critical injuries, police stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage reportedly shows the employee trying to halt the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in custody for interrogation. Police announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Consequences

The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several individuals have since been discharged from medical care.

A bystander filmed the suspect brandishing a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced officers on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a senior police official.

Labor Response and Calls for Action

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and call for increased action. A union official said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, resources and effective procedures in place”.

Another association representative urged the rail company and authorities “to act quickly to review security, to support the affected workers, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The operator who halted the service at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “good”, and has been commended by association representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver did not halt the service in the middle of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a association official.

Additional Information

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

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

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist attack and have requested the public to come forward with any further information.

Train services on the impacted route are anticipated to have disruption until Monday, with travelers advised to postpone their journeys where possible.

Anyone with information that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to reach police by texting a designated number with a reference code.