Virgin Trains cancelled more than 100 services after the fire, which hit services on the direct Trent Valley line from Stafford to Rugby, which carries services from London to the north west and Scotland.

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Virgin Trains said services between Rugby and London Euston may be delayed by up to 45 minutes until further notice.

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Injured fly-half and new captain Jonny Wilkinson, veteran prop forward Jason Leonard and new coach Andy Robinson all received OBEs for services to rugby.

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