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A valiant railway employee who stepped in to protect travelers during a mass stabbing attack on a express train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV video reportedly shows the employee attempting to halt the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

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

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from hospital.

A bystander recorded the suspect brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced police on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, end my life."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous member of train personnel whose family are being assisted by specialist personnel,” stated a senior law enforcement official.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were quick to praise employees and call for increased measures. A labor leader stated he would be “seeking urgent meetings with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available support, tools and effective procedures in operation”.

A different union leader encouraged the rail company and government “to move swiftly to review safety, to help the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The train driver who stopped the train 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 did not stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a union official.

Additional Information

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

One observer recounted initially thinking if the situation was a Halloween joke, but soon understood from individuals' faces that it was real.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist incident and have requested the public to come forward with any further information.

Rail operations on the affected line are expected to have delays until the following day, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where possible.

Individuals with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact police by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.