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A valiant railway staff member who stepped in to save travelers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance footage reportedly shows the employee trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims running through carriages.

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

Emergency Response and Consequences

The incident on the weekend led to 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have since been released from medical care.

A witness recorded the suspect brandishing a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced police on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "End my life, kill me."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking police officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Action

Train unions were swift to praise employees and call for more action. One union leader stated he would be “seeking urgent meetings with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to ensure that we have the strongest available support, resources and robust protocols in place”.

Another association representative encouraged the rail company and authorities “to move quickly to review security, to help the affected workers, and to ensure nothing like this happens 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 “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t halt the train in the center of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

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

One observer described initially wondering if the event was a Halloween prank, but soon understood from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Police have stated there is nothing to suggest the event was a terror-related incident and have requested the public to provide with any additional information.

Rail operations on the impacted line are anticipated to experience delays until the following day, with travelers recommended to defer their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with details that could assist the inquiry are asked to contact police by texting a specific number with a reference code.