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A brave train staff member who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple stabbing attack on a express train has sustained critical wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage reportedly depicts the staff member trying to stop the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims running through compartments.

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

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from hospital.

A bystander filmed the individual brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced officers on the station. He was allegedly heard yelling, "Kill me, end my life."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the courageous member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by specialist personnel,” said a high-ranking law enforcement official.

Labor Response and Calls for Measures

Rail unions were swift to commend employees and call for more measures. A union leader stated he would be “requesting urgent meetings with government, rail employers and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available support, tools and robust protocols in operation”.

A different union representative urged the rail company and authorities “to move swiftly to review security, to support the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Quick Thinking

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

“He didn’t halt the train 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 almost waiting,” explained a association representative.

Additional Information

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

An observer described initially thinking if the event was a holiday prank, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Police have stated there is nothing to suggest the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the community to provide with any additional information.

Rail services on the affected line are anticipated to have disruption until Monday, with travelers advised to defer their journeys where possible.

Individuals with details that could help the inquiry are asked to reach police by texting a specific number with a case code.