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A brave railway staff member who intervened to save travelers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained critical injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

Surveillance video allegedly shows the employee attempting to halt the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders recounted a frightening 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with injured victims running through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Consequences

The event on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have now been discharged from hospital.

A witness recorded the individual waving a large knife and being shot with a stun device as he faced police on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the courageous employee of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by specialist officers,” said a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Action

Rail unions were swift to commend staff and call for more measures. One union leader stated he would be “requesting urgent discussions with government, train companies and police to ensure that we have the best available assistance, resources and robust procedures in operation”.

A different union representative encouraged the train operator and authorities “to move quickly to examine safety, to support the affected employees, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Quick Action

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

“The driver didn’t stop the train in the center of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a association representative.

Additional Information

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

An witness described initially thinking if the event was a Halloween joke, but soon realized from people's faces that it was serious.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terror-related attack and have asked the community to provide with any additional details.

Rail operations on the impacted line are expected to have delays until Monday, with passengers recommended to postpone their journeys where possible.

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