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A brave train employee who intervened to save travelers during a multiple knife attack on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

CCTV video allegedly depicts the employee trying to halt the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in the county. Witnesses recounted a frightening 14-minute duration after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Response and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night led to 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five people have since been discharged from medical care.

A bystander recorded the suspect waving a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced police on the station. He was reportedly heard yelling, "Kill me, kill me."

“This awful event has created broad consequences. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the courageous employee of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by specialist personnel,” said a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Train associations were swift to praise staff and call for increased measures. A union official stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, rail employers and law enforcement to ensure that we have the strongest available support, resources and effective procedures in operation”.

A different association leader encouraged the train operator and government “to move swiftly to examine safety, to help the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The operator who halted the train at Huntingdon was described as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been praised by association officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much already there,” explained a union official.

Further Details

Police said they received the first distress reports at 7:39 pm, and the train was compelled to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness recounted at first thinking if the event was a Halloween prank, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Authorities have confirmed there is nothing to suggest the incident was a terror-related attack and have requested the community to come forward with any further details.

Train services on the impacted route are expected to experience delays until the following day, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where feasible.

Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are asked to contact authorities by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.