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A valiant train employee who stepped in to save passengers during a mass stabbing attack on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening injuries, police stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV footage reportedly shows the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have now been discharged from hospital.

A bystander filmed the individual waving a big knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted officers on the station. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, kill me."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the courageous member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by trained personnel,” stated a senior police official.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and demand increased action. A labor official said he would be “requesting immediate meetings with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible support, tools and robust protocols in place”.

A different association representative urged the train operator and authorities “to move quickly to review safety, to support the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Thinking

The operator who halted the train at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been commended by association officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver did not stop the train in the middle of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a association representative.

Further Details

Authorities said they received the initial distress reports at 7:39 pm, and the train was compelled to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness described at first wondering if the event was a Halloween prank, but soon understood from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Police have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to come forward with any additional details.

Rail services on the affected route are expected to have disruption until the following day, with passengers recommended to defer their travel where possible.

Individuals with information that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to contact police by texting a specific number with a case code.