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A courageous train employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has suffered critical injuries, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV footage allegedly shows the employee trying to halt the attacker as the train journeyed between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through carriages.

The individual, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in custody for interrogation. Police announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have since been released from medical care.

A witness filmed the individual waving a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he confronted police on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, 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 – especially the courageous member of train personnel whose family are being supported by specialist officers,” said a senior law enforcement official.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail associations were quick to commend employees and demand increased action. A labor official said he would be “requesting urgent discussions with authorities, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best possible assistance, resources and effective protocols in operation”.

Another association representative urged the train operator and authorities “to act swiftly to review security, to help the affected employees, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Quick Thinking

The train driver who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been praised by union officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver did not halt the train in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a association official.

Further Information

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

One observer recounted initially thinking if the event was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from people's faces that it was serious.

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

Rail operations on the affected route are anticipated to experience disruption until the following day, with travelers recommended to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could help the inquiry are asked to contact police by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.