Nottingham railway station is returning to normal after a day and a half in which emergency services, traffic planners and rail staff have pulled together to deal with the 'most complex' fire seen in the area for 20 years.

While some rail routes remain disrupted, the main Nottingham to St Pancras service is now fully open, along with many other lines.

Politicians and members of the public have praised those who have helped ensure that much of Nottingham railway station was able to reopen so soon after such a serious fire.

All entrances to Nottingham railway station were opened this morning, Saturday, following the fire which started at 6.25am on Friday and ended at 5.50pm the same day.

Platforms 1 to 5 have been operational today, although platforms 6 and 7 have been closed.

Pictures inside the station show some of the damage caused - but generally the bits of the building that are visible seem in remarkably good shape.

The blaze is being treated as arson. British Transport Police said they were seeking information from members of the public as they and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service investigate the blaze.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said that 60 firefighters from eight stations tackled the fire.

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It is is thought to have started in a toilet in a new extension on the Queen's Road side of the station, before spreading to the roof.

You can see how events unfolded in our live blog, below.