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A courageous railway employee who stepped in to save passengers during a multiple stabbing incident on a express train has sustained critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

CCTV video reportedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Witnesses recounted a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through compartments.

The individual, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in custody for interrogation. Authorities declared a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Consequences

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

A witness recorded the individual brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he confronted police on the station. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, end my life."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being assisted by trained officers,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were quick to commend employees and demand increased action. A labor official said he would be “seeking immediate meetings with authorities, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the best available assistance, tools and effective protocols in operation”.

Another union leader urged the rail company and authorities “to move quickly to examine security, to help the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Thinking

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

“The driver did not stop the train in the center of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to access, but he continued traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much waiting,” stated a union official.

Further Details

Authorities stated they got the initial emergency calls at 7:39 pm, and the train was compelled to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness described initially wondering if the event was a holiday prank, but quickly understood from people's faces that it was serious.

Police have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terror-related incident and have requested the public to provide with any further details.

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

Anyone with details that could help the inquiry are encouraged to reach authorities by texting a specific number with a case code.