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A valiant train staff member who intervened to save passengers during a multiple stabbing attack on a express train has sustained critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

Surveillance footage allegedly depicts the staff member attempting to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and another station in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through compartments.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in detention for questioning. Authorities announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Crisis Response and Aftermath

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

A witness filmed the suspect waving a large knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted police on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, end my life."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the courageous member of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by trained personnel,” said a high-ranking police official.

Union Reaction and Calls for Action

Rail unions were swift to commend staff and call for increased measures. One labor leader stated he would be “seeking urgent discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, tools and robust protocols in operation”.

A different union leader urged the train operator and government “to move quickly to examine security, to support the impacted employees, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Driver Commended for Quick Action

The operator who halted the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by association representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver did not stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to access, but he continued traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

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

An observer recounted initially thinking if the situation was a holiday prank, but quickly understood from people's faces that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional information.

Train operations on the impacted route are anticipated to have disruption until the following day, with travelers advised to postpone their travel where possible.

Anyone with information that could assist the inquiry are asked to reach authorities by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.