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A courageous train employee who intervened to protect passengers during a mass stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance footage allegedly depicts the staff member trying to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in detention for interrogation. Authorities announced a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Response 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 platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have since been discharged from hospital.

A witness filmed the suspect waving a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced police on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers,” said a high-ranking law enforcement official.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Train associations were swift to praise staff and demand more action. One labor official stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, tools and effective protocols in operation”.

Another union leader encouraged the train operator and government “to act quickly to review security, to help the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

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

“The driver didn’t halt the train in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” explained a association official.

Further Details

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

One witness described at first wondering if the situation was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have requested the public to provide with any further details.

Rail services on the affected route are anticipated to experience delays until the following day, with passengers advised to defer their travel where feasible.

Anyone with details that could help the inquiry are asked to reach police by sending a message a designated number with a case code.