WATCH: Train dedicated to inspirational fundraiser Stephen Sutton unveiled

Stephen's mother Jane unveiled the nameplate yesterday which is proudly displayed on the side of the Pendolino service run by Virgin Trains.

The train pulled up at Birmingham International Station for the special ceremony.

Jane said: "Standing here to unveil a nameplate bearing Stephen's name, makes me an unbelievably proud mum.

"I understand it's only the fourth time Virgin Trains has named one of its Pendolino trains in honour of an individual, so I do appreciate what a privilege this is.

"Thousands of people will see this train travelling up and down the West Coast Main Line which will only help to reinforce Stephen's Story and remind people of Stephen's message - 'to make the most of every opportunity'.

"Having a train named after him was certainly not on Stephen's bucket list. But maybe it should be added posthumously?"

The Pendolino travels the length of the UK from London to Scotland and will see the teenager's name travel around 300,000 miles in the next 12 months.

The company decided to name the service after the teenager who helped to raise more than £5m for charity, describing him as a 'very extraordinary young man' who 'touched the hearts and minds of so many'.

Phil Cavender, general manager at Virgin Trains, said: "Stephen was an incredible person, someone from whom we can all learn so much.

"His train will be seen the length and breadth of the country from London to Liverpool, Manchester, Scotland and of course both his and our home, the West Midlands.

"It is only right Stephen's inspiring story lives on and we are overwhelmed by the support of his family in allowing us name one of our Pendolinos in his honour."

Stephen died in May 2014 aged just 19 after battling cancer. He set out to raise £10,000 for those who looked after him and did a bucket list of things he wanted to achieve.

Before his death, he raised £3m for Teenage Cancer Trust and that figure has since raised to £5.5m.