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A valiant railway staff member who intervened to protect passengers during a mass knife attack on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV footage allegedly shows the employee trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between a city and another station in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in custody for interrogation. Police announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been released from medical care.

A witness recorded the individual waving a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he confronted police on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, 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 courageous employee of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by trained officers,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and call for more action. A union official stated he would be “requesting immediate meetings with authorities, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, tools and effective procedures in operation”.

Another union representative urged the rail company and government “to act swiftly to review security, to support the impacted employees, and to ensure nothing like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Thinking

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been commended by association officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t stop the train in the center of two stops where it’s obviously difficult for the emergency services to access, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost waiting,” stated a union representative.

Additional Information

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

One witness described at first wondering if the event was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from individuals' faces that it was real.

Authorities have stated there is nothing to suggest the event was a terror-related incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional details.

Train operations on the affected route are expected to have disruption until the following day, with travelers advised to defer their travel where feasible.

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