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A brave train employee who intervened to save passengers during a mass knife incident on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

CCTV footage allegedly depicts the employee trying to stop the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in the county. Witnesses described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through compartments.

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

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The incident on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have now been released from hospital.

A witness filmed the individual brandishing a large knife and being shot with a stun device as he faced police on the station. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. Our sympathies go out to the injured and their loved ones – particularly the courageous employee of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by trained personnel,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Labor Response and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were swift to commend staff and call for increased measures. One labor official stated he would be “requesting urgent discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest possible support, resources and robust procedures in operation”.

A different union representative urged the rail company and government “to move swiftly to review safety, to support the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Commended for Rapid Action

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been commended by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver did not stop the train in the center of two stations where it’s obviously difficult for the emergency services to access, but he continued going until he got to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost already there,” explained a union official.

Further Information

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

An witness described initially thinking if the event was a Halloween prank, but quickly understood from people's faces that it was serious.

Police have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the incident was a terrorist attack and have requested the community to provide with any additional information.

Train services on the impacted line are anticipated to have disruption until Monday, with travelers advised to defer their travel where feasible.

Individuals with details that could help the inquiry are asked to reach authorities by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.