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A valiant railway employee who stepped in to protect travelers during a multiple stabbing incident on a express train has sustained critical injuries, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Event

CCTV video reportedly shows the staff member attempting to stop the assailant as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

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

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five people have since been discharged from medical care.

A bystander recorded the individual waving a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the courageous employee of train personnel whose family are being supported by specialist personnel,” stated a senior police official.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Action

Rail associations were swift to commend employees and demand more measures. One union leader stated he would be “seeking immediate meetings with authorities, rail employers and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best available support, tools and robust protocols in operation”.

A different association leader urged the train operator and government “to act quickly to examine security, to support the impacted employees, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

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

“The driver did not stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to access, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a union official.

Further Information

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

One observer described initially thinking if the event was a holiday prank, but quickly realized from people's faces that it was real.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional details.

Train services on the affected line are expected to have disruption until the following day, with travelers recommended to defer their travel where feasible.

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