Trains delayed after wartime bomb found

Rail passengers have been warned of delays and cancellations after a suspected unexploded wartime bomb was found near a line in Birmingham.

An old mortar device was discovered at Duddeston Mill Trading Estate, on Duddeston Mill Road, Washwood Heath, at about 09:45 GMT on Tuesday.

A bomb disposal team attended and put a 100m exclusion zone in place which included the line.

There were delays and cancellations on services between Tamworth, Derby and Sheffield, and although lines later reopened, National Rail said disruption through Birmingham New Street was expected to last until 15:00 GMT.

A spokesperson for Network Rail said: "We are currently supporting West Midlands Police as they deal with an incident in Duddeston.

"As a result some train services are currently disrupted. We will keep you updated with information as we receive it."

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