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A brave train staff member who stepped in to protect travelers during a multiple knife incident on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV footage allegedly shows the staff member attempting to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through carriages.

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

Crisis Reaction 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 people have now been released from medical care.

A witness recorded 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, kill me."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the brave member of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by trained personnel,” stated a high-ranking police officer.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail associations were swift to praise employees and call for increased action. A labor leader stated he would be “seeking immediate meetings with government, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the strongest possible assistance, resources and effective procedures in place”.

Another association representative encouraged the rail company and government “to move quickly to review security, to help the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by union officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver did not halt the train in the center of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to access, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” explained a association representative.

Further Details

Police stated 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.

An observer recounted initially wondering if the event was a holiday prank, but soon realized from people's expressions that it was serious.

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

Train operations on the affected route are anticipated to have disruption until Monday, with travelers recommended to postpone their journeys where possible.

Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to reach authorities by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.