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A valiant railway employee who intervened to protect passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance video allegedly shows the staff member trying to halt the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in detention for questioning. Police announced a significant incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have since been released from medical care.

A witness recorded the suspect brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, kill me."

“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 family are being supported by trained officers,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Union Reaction and Calls for Action

Train associations were quick to commend staff and demand more action. One labor leader said he would be “requesting immediate meetings with authorities, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, tools and effective procedures in place”.

Another union representative encouraged the rail company and government “to act swiftly to review security, to help the affected employees, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

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

“He didn’t stop the service in the center of two stops where it’s obviously difficult for the emergency services to access, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” stated a association official.

Further Information

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

An observer described at first wondering if the event was a Halloween joke, but quickly realized from individuals' faces that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terror-related attack and have requested the public to provide with any further details.

Rail services on the impacted route are anticipated to have delays until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with details that could assist the investigation are encouraged to reach authorities by texting a specific number with a reference code.