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Nuneaton train services delayed after wartime bomb found near Birmingham New Street
The discovery of an unexploded mortar caused a 100-metre exclusion zone and disrupted CrossCountry train services with delays up to 50 minutes, officials said.
- On January 6, National Rail confirmed an unexploded wartime mortar near Birmingham New Street station, disrupting services to Nuneaton Railway Station and Tamworth.
- West Midlands Police said they were called shortly before 9.45am to Duddeston Mill Trading Estate after discovering an old mortar device, prompting a 100-metre exclusion zone and EOD bomb disposal team attendance.
- Inrix reported CrossCountry services stood between Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton and Tamworth, with some diverted via Lichfield, delays up to 50 minutes, rail replacement coaches, and National Express West Midlands buses in use.
- All lines have now reopened following an earlier wartime bomb near Birmingham New Street, but disruption is expected until 3pm and Nuneaton station still faces cancellations and diversions.
- Road transport ran between Nuneaton and Leicester from 12:50 at Nuneaton and 13:10 at Leicester to replace affected trains, and delays later eased on CrossCountry but disruption reports persisted, with travel advice to check journeys.
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