Track fire causes major disruption on UK’s busiest rail route

The fire is causing mayhem on Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services (Picture: Getty Images)

Passengers face travel mayhem on the UK’s busiest railway route after a trackside fire broke out.

Part of the West Coast Main Line between Euston and Rugby has been blocked after a fire today.

People travelling on Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services were warned to expect major disruption until the end of the day after the incident near Rugby.

National Rail said: ‘A fire next to the track at Rugby means the northbound lines are blocked. Trains running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by ...