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A courageous train staff member who intervened to save travelers during a multiple knife attack on a express train has suffered life-threatening injuries, police stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV video allegedly shows the employee attempting to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and another station in the county. Witnesses recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

The individual, 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 downtown London.

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five individuals have now been released from medical care.

A witness filmed the individual waving a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, end my life."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the brave member of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by specialist officers,” said a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Response and Appeals for Action

Train unions were swift to praise employees and demand more action. A labor leader said he would be “seeking urgent meetings with government, rail employers and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best possible assistance, resources and robust protocols in operation”.

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

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been commended by association representatives 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 reach, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” explained a union representative.

Further Details

Police said they got the first emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One witness recounted initially wondering if the event was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from people's expressions that it was serious.

Police have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terrorist attack and have requested the community to come forward with any further details.

Rail services on the affected line are expected to have delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their travel where feasible.

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