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A valiant railway staff member who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing incident on a express train has sustained life-threatening injuries, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage allegedly depicts the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in the county. Witnesses recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims running through compartments.

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

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have since been released from medical care.

A witness recorded the suspect waving a big knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "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 family are being supported by trained personnel,” said a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Union Response and Appeals for Action

Train unions were swift to praise staff and call for increased action. One labor official stated he would be “seeking urgent discussions with authorities, rail employers and police to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, tools and robust protocols in place”.

A different union representative urged the train operator and government “to act swiftly to examine security, to help the impacted employees, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Quick Action

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “good”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver did not halt the train in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” explained a association official.

Further Details

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

An witness described initially wondering if the situation was a Halloween joke, but soon understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Police have stated there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terrorist attack and have asked the community to provide with any further details.

Train services on the affected line are anticipated to have delays until the following day, with passengers advised to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Individuals with information that could help the investigation are asked to reach police by sending a message a specific number with a case code.