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A brave train employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a mass stabbing attack on a express train has suffered life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage allegedly shows the staff member attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between a city and another station in the county. Witnesses described a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims running through carriages.

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

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have now been discharged from hospital.

A bystander recorded the suspect waving a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced police on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the courageous employee of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by trained officers,” said a high-ranking police official.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Action

Train associations were swift to praise staff and demand increased action. One labor official said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and police to ensure that we have the strongest possible support, tools and robust procedures in operation”.

A different union leader urged the rail company and government “to act quickly to review safety, to help the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been commended by association representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t halt the service in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to access, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a union representative.

Additional Information

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

One observer described at first thinking if the situation was a Halloween joke, but soon understood from people's faces that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist attack and have requested the public to provide with any further information.

Rail services on the affected route are anticipated to have disruption until the following day, with travelers recommended to defer their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to reach authorities by texting a specific number with a reference code.