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A brave railway employee who stepped in to protect travelers during a mass stabbing attack on a express train has sustained critical injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage reportedly shows the staff member attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in the county. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through carriages.

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

Emergency Response and Consequences

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from hospital.

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

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the courageous employee of rail staff whose family are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a senior law enforcement official.

Union Response and Calls for Action

Train associations were quick to commend employees and call for increased action. A union official said he would be “seeking urgent meetings with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, tools and robust protocols in operation”.

A different union leader encouraged the rail company and government “to move swiftly to examine safety, to help the affected workers, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

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

“He did not halt the train in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to reach, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a association official.

Additional Details

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

One witness recounted initially thinking if the situation was a holiday joke, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was serious.

Police have stated there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terrorist incident and have asked the public to come forward with any additional information.

Rail operations on the affected line are anticipated to have delays until the following day, with travelers advised to postpone their journeys where possible.

Individuals with information that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to reach authorities by sending a message a designated number with a case code.