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A courageous train employee who stepped in to protect passengers during a mass knife attack on a express train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Frightening Incident

CCTV footage allegedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with injured passengers fleeing through compartments.

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 central London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at the station in Huntingdon. Five people have now been discharged from hospital.

A witness filmed the individual brandishing a large knife and being shot with a Taser as he faced police on the platform. He was allegedly heard shouting, "End my life, end my life."

“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 – particularly the courageous employee of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by trained personnel,” stated a high-ranking law enforcement officer.

Union Reaction and Appeals for Action

Rail unions were quick to commend staff and call for more measures. One union leader said he would be “requesting urgent discussions with authorities, rail employers and police to guarantee that we have the best possible assistance, resources and effective procedures in operation”.

Another association leader encouraged the rail company and government “to move quickly to examine safety, to help the impacted employees, and to make sure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Driver Praised for Rapid Action

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

“He did not stop the train in the middle of two stations where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was almost waiting,” stated a union representative.

Further Information

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

One observer described initially thinking if the event was a holiday prank, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the event was a terrorist attack and have asked the public to come forward with any further details.

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

Anyone with details that could help the inquiry are encouraged to contact police by sending a message a designated number with a case code.