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A courageous railway employee who stepped in to save travelers during a multiple knife incident on a express train has sustained critical injuries, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance video allegedly depicts the employee attempting to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through carriages.

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

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from hospital.

A witness filmed the suspect brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced police on the platform. 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 brave member of train personnel whose family are being supported by trained personnel,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Train unions were quick to praise staff and call for more action. One union official said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, tools and robust protocols in operation”.

Another union representative urged the rail company and government “to move quickly to review safety, to help the impacted workers, and to ensure nothing like this happens again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been commended by union representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver didn’t stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a union official.

Further Details

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

An witness recounted initially thinking if the event was a Halloween prank, but quickly realized from individuals' faces that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist incident and have requested the community to come forward with any further information.

Train services on the affected route are expected to experience disruption until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their travel where feasible.

Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are asked to contact police by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.