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A brave train employee who stepped in to save passengers during a multiple stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV footage reportedly depicts the staff member attempting to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders 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 questioning. Police announced a major incident on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in central London.

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have now been released from hospital.

A bystander recorded the individual brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a stun device as he faced officers on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being assisted by specialist personnel,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement official.

Union Response and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were quick to commend staff and call for more action. One labor leader stated he would be “seeking immediate meetings with authorities, train companies and police to ensure that we have the strongest available support, tools and robust protocols in operation”.

Another association representative urged the rail company and government “to move swiftly to review security, to help the affected workers, and to make sure nothing like this occurs again”.

Driver Commended for Rapid Thinking

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been commended by association representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He didn’t halt the service in the middle of two stops where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Details

Authorities stated they got the first distress reports at 7:39 pm, and the train was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One observer recounted initially thinking if the situation was a holiday joke, but quickly understood from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terrorist incident and have asked the public to come forward with any further details.

Rail services on the affected line are anticipated to have disruption until Monday, with travelers recommended to defer their journeys where possible.

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