đ Share this article Courageous Rail Employee Receives Critical Wounds Amid Mass Stabbing Incident on High-Speed Service A courageous train staff member who intervened to protect travelers during a mass stabbing incident on a express train has suffered life-threatening wounds, police stated on Sunday. Details of the Terrifying Incident CCTV video allegedly shows the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses described a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through carriages. The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in detention for questioning. Police declared a significant 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 resulted in 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five individuals have since been discharged from medical care. A bystander filmed the individual brandishing a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted officers on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, end my life." âThis was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones â especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being assisted by specialist officers,â said a senior police officer. Union Reaction and Calls for Action Rail associations were swift to commend employees and call for increased action. One labor official stated he would be ârequesting urgent discussions with authorities, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the best available assistance, resources and effective procedures in operationâ. A different association representative urged the rail company and authorities âto move quickly to review security, to support the affected employees, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs againâ. Operator Praised for Quick Thinking The train driver who stopped the train at Huntingdon was reported as being âvery shakenâ but âgoodâ, and has been praised by union officials for doing âexactly the right thingâ. âThe driver didnât stop the service in the middle of two stops where itâs obviously challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,â stated a union representative. Additional Details Authorities stated they received the first emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was compelled to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm. An witness described initially wondering if the situation was a Halloween joke, but quickly realized from people's faces that it was real. Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the community to provide with any additional information. Train services on the impacted line are anticipated to experience disruption until the following day, with passengers recommended to defer their journeys where feasible. Individuals with details that could assist the investigation are asked to reach authorities by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.