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A courageous train employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing incident on a high-speed train has sustained critical injuries, police stated on Sunday.

Details of the Frightening Event

CCTV footage allegedly depicts the employee trying to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and another station in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with injured victims fleeing through compartments.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in detention for interrogation. Authorities declared a major event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Crisis Reaction and Consequences

The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been released from hospital.

A bystander filmed the suspect waving a large knife and being subdued with a stun device as he confronted police on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, end my life."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous member of rail staff whose family are being assisted by trained officers,” stated a senior police official.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Action

Rail associations were quick to commend staff and demand more measures. One union leader stated he would be “requesting urgent meetings with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest possible assistance, resources and robust protocols in place”.

Another union representative encouraged the train operator and government “to move swiftly to examine security, to support the impacted employees, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Action

The operator who halted the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been praised by union officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver did not stop the train in the middle of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

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

An witness recounted initially thinking if the situation was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from individuals' faces that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is nothing to suggest the event was a terror-related attack and have asked the public to come forward with any additional information.

Train services on the affected route are anticipated to experience delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where feasible.

Individuals with information that could help the inquiry are asked to reach police by texting a specific number with a reference code.