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A valiant railway employee who intervened to save travelers during a mass stabbing incident on a express train has sustained life-threatening wounds, police stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage reportedly shows the employee trying to halt the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and another station in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied passengers fleeing through compartments.

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

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have now been discharged from hospital.

A witness recorded the suspect waving a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted police on the platform. He was allegedly heard yelling, "End my life, end my life."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the courageous employee of train personnel whose family are being assisted by trained personnel,” stated a high-ranking police officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were quick to praise employees and demand more measures. A labor official stated he would be “requesting urgent discussions with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, resources and robust procedures in place”.

Another association leader urged the train operator and government “to move swiftly to examine safety, to support the impacted workers, and to make sure nothing like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Thinking

The operator who halted the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been commended by association representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“He did not stop the train in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” stated a union official.

Further Details

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

One witness described initially thinking if the situation was a holiday prank, but soon realized from individuals' faces that it was real.

Police have stated there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terror-related incident and have requested the community to come forward with any further details.

Rail operations on the affected route are expected to experience disruption until Monday, with travelers advised to defer 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.