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A brave railway staff member who intervened to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV footage allegedly depicts the staff member trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and another station in the county. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have now been discharged from medical care.

A witness recorded the individual waving a big knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous employee of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking police official.

Labor Response and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were swift to commend employees and call for more action. One union leader said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best possible support, resources and robust protocols in operation”.

A different association leader encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act quickly to examine safety, to help the affected employees, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

The train driver who stopped the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been praised by association officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“He 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 got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,” stated a association official.

Additional Details

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

An observer recounted initially thinking if the event was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was real.

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

Rail services on the affected line are expected to have disruption until the following day, with travelers advised to defer their travel where possible.

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