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

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance footage allegedly depicts the staff member attempting to stop the attacker as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses described a frightening 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Reaction and Consequences

The event on Saturday night led to 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have since been discharged from medical care.

A witness recorded the suspect waving a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted police on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the courageous member of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by specialist personnel,” said a high-ranking police officer.

Union Response and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were quick to commend staff and call for more action. One union leader stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best available support, tools and robust procedures in place”.

Another union leader urged the train operator and government “to move quickly to review security, to support the affected employees, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Thinking

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

“He did not halt the service in the center of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost waiting,” explained a association official.

Additional Details

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

An observer recounted at first wondering if the situation was a holiday prank, but soon realized from people's faces that it was real.

Police have stated there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have requested the community to come forward with any further details.

Rail operations on the impacted line are expected to have delays until the following day, with passengers recommended to defer their journeys where possible.

Individuals with details that could help the investigation are encouraged to reach police by sending a message a designated number with a case code.