Huntington train incident: multiple people stabbed on board; two arrested, major disruption through the night

A rush-hour journey turned into a crime scene on Saturday night when multiple people were stabbed aboard a northbound train that made an emergency stop at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire. Police detained two suspects at the platform, and several victims were taken to hospital. The investigation and evidence recovery continued late into the evening, with trains suspended and roads near the station closed.

What happened on the Huntington train

Police control rooms received the first emergency calls at 7:39 p.m. GMT from a service that had departed Peterborough. The train was brought to a halt at Huntingdon, where armed officers boarded and made arrests. Passengers described carriages locking down as staff moved people away from the scene. Medical teams treated the injured on the platform before transport to hospital.

Officers said the incident is contained and they are not seeking additional suspects at this stage. A motive has not been confirmed. Forensic teams are examining carriages and the platform area, and officers are gathering witness statements and CCTV.

Latest on victims and arrests

• Victims: Police confirmed multiple casualties with hospital treatment underway. No official tally of injuries or conditions has been released.

• Arrests: Two people are in custody. Details on identities, potential charges, or any prior links between those arrested and the victims have not been made public.

• Appeal for information: Witnesses are being asked to submit photos, video, and statements directly to investigators; anyone without online access can contact non-emergency lines referencing tonight’s incident.

Status: developing. Key figures and circumstances may be updated as medical assessments and interviews progress.

Travel: “Do not travel” advice and blocked lines

Rail operators issued a “Do Not Travel” advisory after all lines through Huntingdon were blocked to allow emergency access and police work on the train and platforms. Knock-on effects reached far beyond Cambridgeshire on the East Coast Main Line, with long-distance and commuter services cancelled or severely delayed.

• Station: Huntingdon remained closed late evening.

• Routes affected: Services between Peterborough and London, plus regional links via St Neots, Sandy, Biggleswade and Arlesey, faced cascading disruption. Ticket acceptance was arranged on alternative operators where possible, but many evening trains could not run.

• Roads: The A1307 into town was closed near the station while emergency operations continued.

If you’re travelling tonight: Rebook for Sunday where possible; keep receipts for reasonable hotel and local transport costs if stranded; check operator apps before setting out in the morning for residual delays.

What we know — and what we don’t

Confirmed

• Multiple people stabbed on a train that stopped at Huntingdon.

• Two arrests at the station.

• Several victims taken to hospital.

• Rail and local road closures extended into the night.

Unconfirmed/awaiting updates

• The total number of injured and the severity of injuries.

• The precise sequence inside the carriage and whether any weapon has been recovered.

• Motive or any connection between suspects and victims.

Police stressed that speculation can hinder the investigation and urged patience until verified updates are released.

Community and safety context

Incidents of serious violence on British railways remain rare relative to daily passenger volumes, but they produce large-scale disruption because lines must be held for emergency response and forensic work. Tonight’s closure affected long-distance services, commuter flows, and overnight maintenance windows—meaning Sunday morning may start with capacity constraints while rolling stock and crews are repositioned.

For passengers who travel this corridor regularly:

• Build buffer time for connections over the next 24 hours.

• Expect short-notice platform changes and busy alternative routes.

• Use operator alerts for reissued timetables before first services on Sunday.

What happens next

Investigators will compile carriage footage, platform CCTV, and passenger media to map movements minute by minute. Medical updates from hospitals will inform potential charges. Rail control will reopen tracks in phases once police release the scene and engineers certify the infrastructure.

Anyone who was on the affected train or at Huntingdon station this evening and hasn’t yet spoken with officers should come forward. Even small details—seat locations, carriage numbers, or the timing of on-board announcements—can help reconstruct events.

This is a developing story. Updates on victims’ conditions, charging decisions, and the timetable for full service restoration are expected as authorities release new information.