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A courageous railway employee who stepped in to save passengers during a mass stabbing attack on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, police stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance footage allegedly shows the staff member trying to halt the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in the county. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through carriages.

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

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

The incident on the weekend resulted in 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 medical care.

A bystander recorded the suspect brandishing a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "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 rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist personnel,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Train associations were swift to commend employees and demand more measures. One union official stated he would be “seeking urgent discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best available assistance, tools and robust procedures in place”.

A different union leader urged the rail company and government “to act quickly to review security, to support the impacted workers, and to ensure nothing like this happens again”.

Driver Praised for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been commended by association officials for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver did not stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to access, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” stated a union representative.

Further Information

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

An observer recounted at first wondering if the event was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from people's expressions that it was real.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist attack and have requested the public to provide with any further details.

Train services on the impacted route are expected to have delays until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation are asked to reach authorities by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.