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

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to stop the attacker as the train traveled between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in detention for interrogation. Police declared a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Crisis Reaction and Consequences

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have now been discharged from hospital.

A bystander recorded the individual waving a big knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, end my life."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking police officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Train unions were swift to praise employees and call for increased action. A labor leader said he would be “requesting urgent discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available support, resources and effective protocols in operation”.

A different union representative urged the rail company and authorities “to move swiftly to review security, to support the affected workers, and to ensure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Quick Action

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

“He didn’t stop the train in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a union official.

Additional Details

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

One observer recounted at first thinking if the situation was a holiday prank, but quickly 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 come forward with any further details.

Train services on the affected line are expected to experience disruption until the following day, with passengers advised to defer their travel where feasible.

Individuals with information that could assist the investigation are asked to contact police by texting a specific number with a reference code.