đ Share this article Courageous Train Staff Member Suffers Life-Threatening Wounds During Multiple Knife Incident on High-Speed Train A valiant train employee who intervened to save passengers during a multiple stabbing incident on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday. Particulars of the Terrifying Incident Surveillance video allegedly shows the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between Peterborough and another station in the county. Bystanders recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train departed Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments. The suspect, a 32-year-old citizen from Peterborough, is in custody for interrogation. Authorities announced a significant event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London. Emergency Reaction and Aftermath The incident on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for 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 filmed the individual waving a big knife and being subdued with a Taser as he confronted officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard shouting, "Kill me, kill me." âThis awful event has created broad consequences. We are thinking of the victims and their families â especially the brave member of train personnel whose family are being assisted by trained personnel,â said a senior law enforcement official. Union Reaction and Calls for Action Rail unions were quick to praise staff and call for increased measures. A labor leader said he would be ârequesting urgent discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to ensure that we have the best available assistance, resources and robust protocols in operationâ. A different union representative urged the train operator and government âto move quickly to examine safety, to support the impacted workers, and to ensure nothing like this happens againâ. Operator Commended for Quick Action The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was reported as being âdeeply affectedâ but âwellâ, and has been praised by association officials for doing âprecisely what was neededâ. âThe driver did not halt the train in the middle of two stops where itâs clearly challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued traveling until he got to Huntingdon, where the response was pretty much already there,â explained a union representative. Additional Information Authorities said they received the first distress reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was compelled to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm. An witness recounted initially wondering if the event was a Halloween joke, but quickly understood from people's expressions that it was serious. Police have confirmed there is nothing to indicate the event was a terror-related attack and have asked the community to provide with any additional information. Train operations on the impacted line are expected to experience disruption until the following day, with passengers advised to defer their journeys where possible. Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are asked to reach authorities by sending a message a designated number with a reference code.