Brave Train Employee Suffers Severe Wounds Amid Mass Stabbing Incident on High-Speed Service

A courageous railway employee who intervened to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing attack on a express train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage reportedly depicts the employee attempting to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims running through compartments.

The suspect, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, is in detention for questioning. Authorities declared a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Emergency Reaction and Aftermath

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

A witness filmed the individual waving a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the brave employee of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by trained officers,” said a senior police officer.

Union Reaction and Calls for Measures

Rail unions were quick to commend employees and demand increased action. One union leader stated he would be “seeking urgent meetings with authorities, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible assistance, tools and effective protocols in place”.

Another union representative urged the train operator and authorities “to move quickly to review security, to support the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been commended by union representatives 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 first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” explained a association official.

Additional Details

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

An observer described at first thinking if the situation was a holiday prank, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was real.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional information.

Train operations on the impacted line are anticipated to have delays until Monday, with travelers advised to postpone their journeys where possible.

Individuals with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact police by texting a specific number with a reference code.