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A brave railway staff member who stepped in to save travelers during a mass knife attack on a express train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage allegedly shows the employee trying to stop the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in the county. Bystanders recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through carriages.

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

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have now been released from medical care.

A bystander recorded the individual brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced officers on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, kill me."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by trained officers,” stated a high-ranking police official.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail associations were quick to commend staff and demand more action. A labor official stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, resources and effective procedures in place”.

A different association leader encouraged the rail company and authorities “to move swiftly to examine security, to support the affected workers, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Thinking

The train driver who stopped the train at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by association representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver didn’t halt the service in the center of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he carried on traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,” explained a union representative.

Further Information

Police said they received the initial emergency calls at 7:39 pm, and the train was compelled to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness described initially wondering if the situation was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from people's expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional information.

Train operations on the impacted line are expected to have disruption until Monday, with passengers recommended to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with details that could assist the investigation are encouraged to reach authorities by texting a designated number with a case code.