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A courageous railway employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims running through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in custody for questioning. Police declared a significant incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have since been released from hospital.

A witness filmed the individual waving a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he confronted officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "Kill me, kill me."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous employee of rail staff whose family are being supported by trained personnel,” said a senior law enforcement officer.

Union Reaction and Calls for Measures

Rail unions were quick to praise staff and demand more measures. One labor official said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best possible assistance, resources and robust protocols in operation”.

A different association leader urged the train operator and authorities “to act swiftly to review security, to help the impacted employees, and to make sure nothing like this happens again”.

Driver Praised for Quick Action

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

“The driver did not stop the train in the center of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” stated a union representative.

Additional Information

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

One observer recounted initially wondering if the situation was a holiday joke, but quickly understood from people's faces that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the event was a terror-related incident and have requested the public to provide with any further details.

Train operations on the affected line are anticipated to have disruption until Monday, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where feasible.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation are asked to contact authorities by texting a specific number with a reference code.