But train conductor James Hallett, 47, insisted “I'm not a hero, I'm just a bloke”. He was checking tickets when he leapt into action after seeing a baby screaming and his parents panicking.

The conductor, who has worked for Northern for eight years, halted the train and calmed the customer before contacting British Transport Police. He said: "I knew something wasn't right straight away.

Death threats, homophobic comments and being spat at are examples of abuse faced by rail conductors, a train operator has said. Northern is urging customers to treat workers with respect as ...