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A brave train staff member who intervened to save passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a express train has sustained life-threatening injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between a city and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with injured victims running through compartments.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in detention for interrogation. Police declared a significant incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The incident on the weekend led to 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five individuals have since been released from medical care.

A witness filmed the individual brandishing a big knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted officers on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – especially the courageous employee of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by specialist personnel,” stated a senior police officer.

Labor Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were quick to commend employees and call for more action. One labor official said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the strongest possible support, tools and effective procedures in operation”.

A different union leader urged the rail company and government “to act swiftly to review safety, to support the affected employees, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Praised for Quick Action

The train driver who halted the train at Huntingdon was reported as being “very shaken” but “good”, and has been commended by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He did not halt the service in the center of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” stated a union representative.

Additional Information

Police said they got the first distress calls at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness described at first thinking if the situation was a holiday prank, but quickly understood from people's expressions that it was serious.

Police have confirmed there is nothing to suggest the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the public to provide with any further information.

Rail services on the impacted line are expected to experience delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation are asked to contact police by texting a designated number with a reference code.