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A valiant train employee who stepped in to save travelers during a multiple stabbing attack on a express train has sustained critical wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV video allegedly shows the employee trying to stop the assailant as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

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

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

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

A witness filmed the suspect waving a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted police on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist personnel,” said a senior police officer.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Measures

Train unions were quick to commend staff and call for increased measures. One union official stated he would be “requesting immediate meetings with authorities, train companies and police to ensure that we have the best possible support, resources and effective protocols in operation”.

A different union leader encouraged the train operator and authorities “to move swiftly to review safety, to support the impacted employees, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

The train driver who halted the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “good”, and has been commended by union officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver didn’t halt the train in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost waiting,” explained a union official.

Further Information

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

One observer recounted at first thinking if the situation was a holiday joke, but quickly understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terror-related attack and have requested the public to come forward with any further information.

Rail operations on the impacted line are anticipated to experience disruption until Monday, with passengers advised to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Individuals with details that could help the investigation are encouraged to reach authorities by texting a designated number with a reference code.