Heroic Train Employee Suffers Critical Wounds During Multiple Stabbing Incident on High-Speed Service

A valiant train employee who stepped in to save travelers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has sustained critical wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance video reportedly depicts the staff member attempting to halt 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 departed Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have since been discharged from medical care.

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

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the brave employee of train personnel whose family are being assisted by trained personnel,” said a senior law enforcement official.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Rail associations were swift to commend employees and demand increased action. A labor leader said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and police to ensure that we have the best possible assistance, resources and robust procedures in place”.

Another association representative encouraged the train operator and authorities “to act quickly to review security, to help the impacted employees, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Praised for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been praised by association representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He did not halt the service in the middle of two stops where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a association representative.

Additional Information

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

An witness recounted at first thinking if the event was a holiday prank, but soon realized from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Authorities have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to come forward with any additional details.

Train services on the impacted line are expected to experience delays until Monday, with travelers advised to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation are encouraged to reach police by sending a message a specific number with a case code.