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A brave railway staff member who intervened to save passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, police stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage reportedly depicts the staff member attempting to halt the attacker as the train traveled between a city and another station in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims running through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in custody for questioning. Police declared a major event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five individuals have now been discharged from medical care.

A witness filmed the suspect waving a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced police on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the courageous member of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by trained officers,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Calls for Measures

Rail associations were quick to praise staff and call for increased action. One labor leader said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible support, tools and robust procedures in operation”.

A different association representative urged the train operator and authorities “to move quickly to review security, to support the affected employees, and to make sure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Thinking

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

“He did not stop the service in the center of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much already there,” stated a association representative.

Additional Details

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

One witness recounted at first wondering if the event was a Halloween joke, but quickly understood from individuals' faces that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terrorist incident and have requested the public to provide with any additional details.

Train services on the affected route are anticipated to have delays until Monday, with passengers recommended to postpone their travel where feasible.

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