“Wartime Bomb Disruption: Birmingham Train Services Delayed”

Train services in Birmingham have been disrupted due to the finding of a wartime bomb near a trading estate. The old mortar device was discovered this morning close to a rail line, leading to delays and closures of services from Birmingham New Street. An evacuation has been conducted, with a 100-meter exclusion zone established, and a bomb disposal unit dispatched to the scene. Although services have resumed across the network, delays are anticipated for a period. The incident at Duddeston Mill Trading Estate in Washwood Heath caused earlier chaos, but all lines have since reopened, with delays expected until at least 3 pm. CrossCountry services have improved, with all lines now fully operational following previous closures. However, National Rail has cautioned that cancellations and delays may persist following the morning’s bomb discovery. Disruption is expected to continue into the afternoon, as a bomb disposal team remains on-site with a 100-meter exclusion zone in place. Network Rail and West Midlands Police are cooperating to manage the situation, with train services impacted as the matter is resolved.