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A valiant railway staff member who stepped in to save travelers during a multiple knife incident on a high-speed train has suffered critical injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV footage reportedly depicts the staff member attempting to stop the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in detention for questioning. Police announced a major event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have now been discharged from medical care.

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

“This awful event has created broad consequences. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the courageous employee of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers,” stated a senior law enforcement official.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Train associations were swift to commend staff and demand increased measures. A union official said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, train companies and police to ensure that we have the best possible support, tools and robust protocols in place”.

Another union representative encouraged the rail company and government “to move quickly to examine security, to support the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

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

“The driver didn’t halt the train in the center of two stops where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to access, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

Authorities said they got the initial emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One witness recounted initially wondering if the event was a holiday prank, but soon understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to provide with any additional information.

Rail services on the impacted route are expected to have disruption until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their journeys where possible.

Individuals with details that could help the inquiry are asked to reach police by texting a specific number with a reference code.