Brave Rail Employee Suffers Critical Wounds During Mass Stabbing Attack on Express Service

A brave railway employee who stepped in to protect travelers during a multiple knife attack on a express train has suffered critical wounds, police stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Event

CCTV video allegedly shows the staff member attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between a city and another station in the county. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims running through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for 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 witness recorded the suspect waving a big knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced police on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by trained personnel,” said a senior police official.

Labor Response and Appeals for Measures

Train associations were quick to praise employees and call for more action. One union leader stated he would be “requesting immediate discussions with government, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best possible assistance, tools and robust procedures in place”.

A different union representative urged the rail company and government “to move quickly to examine safety, to support the affected workers, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

The train driver who halted the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by association officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He did not stop the train in the center of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the emergency services to reach, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much already there,” stated a association representative.

Further Information

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

An witness recounted at first wondering if the event was a holiday prank, but soon understood from people's faces that it was real.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terrorist incident and have requested the public to come forward with any additional details.

Train services on the impacted line are anticipated to experience disruption until the following day, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where possible.

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