đ Share this article Heroic Train Staff Member Suffers Severe Wounds Amid Mass Stabbing Attack on High-Speed Train A brave train staff member who stepped in to protect travelers during a multiple knife incident on a express train has suffered critical injuries, police confirmed on Sunday. Particulars of the Terrifying Incident Surveillance footage reportedly depicts the staff member attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims fleeing through compartments. The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in detention for questioning. Authorities declared a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London. Emergency Reaction and Consequences The event on Saturday night led to 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have since been discharged from hospital. A bystander filmed the individual brandishing a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted police on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me." âThis was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families â particularly the brave employee of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist personnel,â said a senior police officer. Union Response and Appeals for Measures Train associations were quick to praise employees and demand more action. One labor leader stated he would be âseeking urgent meetings with government, rail employers and police to guarantee that we have the strongest available assistance, resources and effective procedures in operationâ. Another association representative urged the rail company and government âto move swiftly to review security, to support the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs againâ. Driver Praised for Rapid Action The train driver who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being âvery shakenâ but âgoodâ, and has been praised by union officials for doing âexactly the right thingâ. âHe did not stop the train in the center of two stops where itâs obviously challenging for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,â explained a association official. Further Details Authorities stated they got the first distress reports at 7:39 pm, and the train was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm. One observer described at first thinking if the event was a holiday prank, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was serious. Police have stated there is nothing to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to provide with any further information. Rail services on the affected line are expected to experience delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their journeys where possible. Individuals with details that could help the investigation are asked to contact authorities by texting a specific number with a reference code.