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A valiant railway staff member who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple knife attack on a express train has sustained life-threatening injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage allegedly depicts the employee trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses described a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

The individual, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in custody for interrogation. Authorities declared 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 cared for in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five individuals have now been released from hospital.

A witness filmed the individual waving a large knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted officers 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. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the brave member of train personnel whose family are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking police official.

Union Reaction and Calls for Measures

Train unions were quick to commend employees and demand increased measures. A labor leader said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best available support, tools and robust procedures in operation”.

A different union representative urged the rail company and government “to act quickly to examine security, to help the affected workers, and to make sure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The train driver who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t stop the train in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” explained a union representative.

Further Information

Authorities said they got 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 witness recounted at first wondering if the event was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist incident and have asked the public to provide with any additional information.

Train services on the impacted route are expected to experience delays until the following day, with travelers advised to postpone their travel where feasible.

Individuals with information that could help the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.