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A valiant railway staff member who intervened to protect passengers during a multiple knife incident on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to stop the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims running through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, is in detention for questioning. Police announced a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The event on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have now been discharged from medical care.

A witness recorded the suspect brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, end my life."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave employee of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by trained officers,” said a high-ranking law enforcement official.

Labor Response and Calls for Action

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and call for more action. A labor leader stated he would be “seeking urgent meetings with authorities, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, resources and effective procedures in operation”.

A different union leader urged the train operator and authorities “to move quickly to examine safety, to support the impacted workers, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

The train driver who halted the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by union officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“He did not stop the service in the center of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the first responders to access, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a association official.

Additional Information

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

One observer recounted initially thinking if the event was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from individuals' faces that it was real.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the community to provide with any further details.

Rail services on the affected line are expected to experience delays until Monday, with travelers advised to postpone their travel where possible.

Individuals with details that could assist the investigation are encouraged to reach authorities by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.