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A brave railway staff member who stepped in to protect passengers during a mass knife incident on a high-speed train has sustained critical wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage allegedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Consequences

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

A bystander filmed the individual waving a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, kill me."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous member of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement official.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were swift to praise employees and demand more measures. A union leader said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest possible assistance, tools and effective protocols in place”.

Another association representative encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act swiftly to examine security, to support the affected workers, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Action

The train driver who halted the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “good”, and has been praised by union officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t halt the train in the middle of two stops where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to reach, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” explained a association official.

Further Details

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

An witness described initially thinking if the situation was a holiday prank, but soon realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to come forward with any additional details.

Train operations on the impacted route are expected to have disruption until Monday, with travelers advised to defer their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with details that could help the inquiry are asked to reach authorities by sending a message a designated number with a case code.