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A brave railway employee who stepped in 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 Terrifying Event

CCTV video reportedly depicts the employee trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, remains in custody for interrogation. Police announced a major event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several individuals have now been released from medical care.

A witness recorded the individual brandishing a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced 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. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave employee of rail staff whose relatives are being supported by trained personnel,” stated a senior law enforcement official.

Union Response and Calls for Action

Train associations were swift to praise staff and demand more measures. A union leader said he would be “seeking urgent meetings with government, train companies and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best possible assistance, resources and robust protocols in place”.

A different association leader encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act swiftly to examine security, to help the impacted workers, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Action

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

“He did not halt the train in the center of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” explained a union representative.

Additional Information

Police said they got the initial emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One observer described initially thinking if the situation was a holiday joke, but soon realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terrorist attack and have asked the community to come forward with any additional information.

Rail operations on the affected route are expected to have disruption until Monday, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where feasible.

Individuals with information that could help the investigation are encouraged to contact police by texting a designated number with a reference code.