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A courageous train staff member who intervened to save passengers during a mass stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening injuries, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

CCTV footage reportedly depicts the employee attempting to halt the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

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

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

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

A witness filmed the suspect brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced police on the station. He was reportedly heard yelling, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the courageous member of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by specialist officers,” said a high-ranking police official.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Measures

Rail unions were quick to commend staff and call for increased action. One labor leader said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available support, tools and robust protocols in place”.

A different association representative encouraged the train operator and government “to act swiftly to examine safety, to support the affected employees, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

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

“He did not stop the service in the center of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the emergency services to access, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,” explained a association representative.

Additional Details

Authorities stated they received the initial emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness described at first thinking if the situation was a Halloween joke, but soon realized from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Authorities have stated there is nothing to suggest the incident was a terrorist incident and have asked the public to come forward with any additional details.

Rail services on the affected route are anticipated to have disruption until the following day, with passengers advised to postpone their journeys where possible.

Anyone with details that could help the investigation are asked to reach authorities by texting a specific number with a reference code.