🔗 Share this article Heroic Rail Employee Receives Life-Threatening Injuries Amid Multiple Stabbing Attack on Express Service A brave train employee who stepped in to save travelers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday. Particulars of the Frightening Event CCTV video reportedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and another station in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through carriages. The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in custody for questioning. Police announced a significant incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London. Emergency Reaction and Aftermath The incident on Saturday night led to 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 medical care. A bystander recorded the suspect brandishing a big knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted police on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "End my life, end my life." “This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave member of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by specialist personnel,” stated a senior police officer. Labor Response and Appeals for Action Rail unions were quick to praise employees and demand more measures. A union leader stated he would be “requesting immediate discussions with authorities, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the best available support, resources and effective protocols in operation”. A different union leader urged the rail company and government “to move swiftly to examine safety, to support the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”. Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by association representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”. “The driver didn’t stop the train in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to reach, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much already there,” explained a association representative. Additional Details Authorities stated they received the first emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the train was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm. An observer described at first wondering if the situation was a Halloween prank, but soon understood from individuals' expressions that it was serious. Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terror-related attack and have requested the public to come forward with any further information. Train operations on the affected line are expected to have disruption until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their travel where feasible. Anyone with details that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to reach police by texting a designated number with a reference code.