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A valiant train employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple knife incident on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Event

Surveillance footage allegedly shows the employee trying to stop the attacker as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders recounted a frightening 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in custody for questioning. Authorities declared a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Emergency Response and Aftermath

The event on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from hospital.

A witness recorded the suspect brandishing a big knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, end my life."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave member of train personnel whose family are being assisted by trained personnel,” stated a senior police officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Rail unions were swift to praise staff and demand increased measures. One union official stated he would be “seeking immediate discussions with government, rail employers and police to ensure that we have the best available support, resources and effective protocols in place”.

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

Operator Commended for Quick Action

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

“The driver did not halt the train in the middle of two stops where it’s obviously difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much already there,” explained a association representative.

Additional Information

Police stated they received the initial distress reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was compelled to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An observer recounted initially thinking if the situation was a Halloween prank, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the public to come forward with any additional details.

Train operations on the impacted line are anticipated to experience disruption until the following day, with passengers recommended to defer their travel where feasible.

Individuals with information that could help the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by sending a message a designated number with a case code.