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A brave railway staff member who stepped in to save passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has suffered critical injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV video allegedly shows the employee trying to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in detention for interrogation. Police declared a significant incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on the weekend led to 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have now been discharged from hospital.

A bystander recorded the individual brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he confronted police on the station. He was reportedly heard shouting, "End my life, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Labor Response and Calls for Measures

Train unions were swift to praise employees and call for more action. A union leader said he would be “seeking urgent meetings with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible assistance, tools and effective procedures in place”.

Another union leader urged the train operator and authorities “to move swiftly to examine safety, to support the impacted employees, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

The operator who halted the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been praised by association officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He didn’t halt the train in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to access, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a union official.

Additional Information

Police said they got the initial emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An observer described at first wondering if the situation was a Halloween joke, but soon understood from people's expressions that it was real.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the community to come forward with any additional details.

Train operations on the affected line are anticipated to experience disruption until Monday, with travelers recommended to postpone their journeys where possible.

Individuals with information that could help the investigation are asked to contact police by sending a message a designated number with a case code.