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A courageous train employee who intervened to save travelers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

CCTV footage reportedly shows the staff member trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national 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 unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have since been released from medical care.

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

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the brave employee of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by specialist personnel,” said a senior police officer.

Labor Response and Appeals for Action

Train associations were swift to praise staff and demand increased measures. One labor official stated he would be “requesting urgent meetings with authorities, train companies and police to ensure that we have the best possible support, tools and robust procedures in place”.

A different union representative encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act swiftly to examine security, to help the impacted employees, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Quick Thinking

The train driver who halted the service 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 didn’t stop the train in the center of two stops where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” explained a union representative.

Additional Information

Police stated they received the initial distress calls at 7:39 pm, and the train was compelled to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One observer described at first wondering if the situation was a Halloween prank, but soon understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Authorities have confirmed there is nothing to suggest the incident was a terror-related incident and have requested the public to come forward with any further information.

Rail operations on the affected route are expected to experience delays until the following day, with passengers advised to postpone their travel where possible.

Individuals with details that could help the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by texting a designated number with a case code.