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A valiant railway staff member who stepped in to protect travelers during a multiple stabbing attack on a express train has sustained critical injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage allegedly shows the employee trying to halt the assailant as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

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

Emergency Reaction and Aftermath

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

A witness recorded the individual waving a big knife and being shot with a stun device as he faced officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the courageous member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by trained officers,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Action

Train associations were quick to commend staff and call for increased action. A union official stated he would be “requesting urgent meetings with authorities, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the strongest possible support, tools and effective protocols in operation”.

A different association leader encouraged the train operator and government “to move swiftly to examine safety, to help the affected workers, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Praised for Quick Action

The train driver who stopped the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “good”, and has been commended by association officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

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

Further Details

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

One observer recounted initially thinking if the situation was a Halloween joke, but soon realized from people's faces that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terror-related attack and have asked the community to come forward with any additional information.

Rail services on the affected line are expected to experience disruption until the following day, with passengers advised to postpone their journeys where possible.

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