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A brave train staff member who intervened to save passengers during a mass knife incident on a express train has suffered critical injuries, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance video reportedly shows the employee attempting 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 injured victims running through compartments.

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

Emergency Response and Consequences

The event on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have since been discharged from medical care.

A witness recorded the suspect brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he confronted officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave member of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail associations were quick to commend staff and call for increased measures. A union official said he would be “seeking immediate meetings with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, resources and robust procedures in place”.

Another association representative encouraged the rail company and government “to act swiftly to examine safety, to help the affected workers, and to make sure that no incident like this happens again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

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

“He did not halt the service in the center of two stops where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a union official.

Further Information

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

An observer recounted initially wondering if the situation was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terrorist incident and have asked the community to come forward with any additional details.

Rail services on the impacted line are expected to have disruption until Monday, with passengers recommended to postpone their travel where feasible.

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