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A brave train employee who intervened to protect passengers during a mass knife attack on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance video allegedly depicts the employee attempting to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in the county. Witnesses described a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

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

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

The event on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have now been discharged from medical care.

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

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. We are thinking of the victims and their families – especially the courageous member of train personnel whose family are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and call for more action. A union leader stated he would be “requesting urgent discussions with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available support, tools and effective procedures in place”.

A different association leader encouraged the train operator and authorities “to act swiftly to review safety, to help the affected workers, and to make sure nothing like this happens again”.

Driver Praised for Quick Thinking

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

“He didn’t stop the service in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly difficult for the emergency services to reach, but he continued traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was almost waiting,” stated a association representative.

Further Information

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

An observer recounted initially wondering if the situation was a Halloween joke, but quickly understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terror-related attack and have requested the public to provide with any further details.

Train operations on the affected line are anticipated to experience delays until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their travel where feasible.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact police by sending a message a specific number with a case code.