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

Details of the Frightening Incident

Surveillance video allegedly depicts the employee trying to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims running through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in custody for questioning. Police announced a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have since been discharged from hospital.

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

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a senior police official.

Union Response and Calls for Action

Train unions were swift to commend employees and call for increased measures. A labor official said he would be “seeking urgent meetings with government, train companies and law enforcement to ensure that we have the strongest available assistance, tools and effective protocols in place”.

Another association leader encouraged the rail company and government “to move swiftly to review safety, to help the affected workers, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Action

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

“He did not stop the train in the middle of two stations where it’s obviously challenging for the first responders to reach, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

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

One observer recounted initially thinking if the situation was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from people's expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terrorist incident and have requested the public to provide with any additional information.

Rail services on the affected route are anticipated to have delays until the following day, with travelers advised to defer their travel where possible.

Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are asked to contact police by sending a message a designated number with a case code.