Iraq Veteran Diverts Train During Huntingdon Attack

Andrew Johnson, a Peterborough LNER driver and Royal Navy veteran who served 17 years and was deployed to Iraq in 2003, diverted the 6.25pm London-bound service to Huntingdon after passengers alerted him to a knifeman. He overrode the emergency alarm and worked with signallers to stop at Huntingdon, a decision credited with enabling armed officers to board shortly after and arrest two suspects. British Transport Police declared a major incident; 11 people were treated in hospital and one LNER staff member remains in life‑threatening condition. Counter‑terrorism units were initially involved in the response but have said there is nothing so far to suggest a terrorist motive. Colleagues, union officials and witnesses praised Johnson's calm actions; he is reported to be shaken and is receiving support.