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A brave train staff member who intervened to protect passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage reportedly depicts the staff member attempting to stop the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Aftermath

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

A bystander recorded the individual brandishing a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced police on the station. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the courageous member of rail staff whose family are being assisted by trained officers,” said a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Train unions were swift to praise staff and demand more action. A labor official said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to ensure that we have the strongest available support, resources and robust protocols in operation”.

Another association representative encouraged the rail company and authorities “to move quickly to examine safety, to support the impacted employees, and to ensure nothing like this happens again”.

Operator Praised for Quick Thinking

The operator who halted the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been commended by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He did not stop the train in the center of two stops where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” explained a association representative.

Additional Information

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

One observer recounted at first wondering if the event was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from individuals' faces that it was serious.

Authorities have stated there is nothing to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to provide with any additional information.

Rail services on the affected route are expected to experience delays until the following day, with passengers recommended to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with details that could help the investigation are encouraged to contact authorities by sending a message a specific number with a case code.