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A brave train staff member who intervened to save passengers during a multiple stabbing incident on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance video allegedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

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

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have since been released from hospital.

A witness recorded the individual brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted officers on the station. He was reportedly heard yelling, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist personnel,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Measures

Train unions were swift to commend employees and call for increased measures. One union leader said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible support, resources and robust procedures in operation”.

A different union leader encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act quickly to review security, to help the affected workers, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Quick Action

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

“The driver didn’t stop the service in the center of two stops where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to access, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much already there,” explained a association official.

Additional Details

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

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

Police have stated there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terror-related incident and have requested the public to come forward with any further information.

Rail operations on the impacted route are expected to experience delays until Monday, with passengers advised to postpone their travel where possible.

Anyone with details that could assist the investigation are encouraged to reach authorities by sending a message a designated number with a case code.