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A courageous railway staff member who stepped in to save travelers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has sustained critical wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV video allegedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers running through compartments.

The suspect, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, is in custody for interrogation. Authorities announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Emergency Reaction and Aftermath

The event on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from medical care.

A bystander filmed the suspect brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced police on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the brave employee of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by specialist personnel,” said a high-ranking police officer.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Action

Train associations were swift to commend staff and demand increased action. One labor leader stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, tools and robust procedures in place”.

Another association leader encouraged the train operator and authorities “to move swiftly to review safety, to help the affected employees, and to ensure nothing like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Thinking

The train driver who halted the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He didn’t halt the service in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

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

One observer recounted at first wondering if the event was a holiday joke, but soon realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terrorist incident and have asked the public to provide with any further information.

Train services on the impacted route are expected to experience delays until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their journeys where possible.

Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by sending a message a designated number with a case code.