Suspicious item which brought rail chaos was not unexploded bomb

A suspicious item which brought chaos to the South Wales rail network was not an unexploded bomb, Network Rail has said.

Services between Cardiff and Newport were delayed for hours, leaving scores of passengers forced to take replacement bus services because of the scare.

But rather than a potentially-deadly wartime relic, explosives experts determined the object was a type of excavation equipment, a Network Rail spokesman said.

All Arriva trains travelling between the two stops had been halted after the discovery was made at around 3.30pm by the tracks near Ebbw junction.

British Transport Police have confirmed a cordon has been lifted after an unexploded wartime bomb was found near the railway line between Cardiff and Newport.

Trains are now starting to run after initially being cancelled following the discovery of the device by workmen earlier this afternoon.

Commuters in Cardiff have been queueing for replacement buses after the discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb on the train line between Newport.

Those travelling by train tonight are expected to face delays of up to 3 hours, as Arriva Trains Wales describe the situation as 'volatile'.

The company has apologised for the disruption.

Arriva Trains Wales has shared a picture on Twitter of an unexploded bomb found by workmen on the railway line between Cardiff and Newport.

It was discovered on Wednesday afternoon.

The bomb has caused severe disruption for commuters, closing railway lines and roads.

Passengers are being advised to check with National Rail Enquiries before travelling, after workmen discovered an unexploded wartime bomb on the line between Newport and Cardiff.

All lines have been suspended between the two cities and the A48 has been closed in both directions.

A spokesman for the British Transport Police confirmed the device had been found on a line near Gaer Park Drive in Newport.

Newport Bus have confirmed they will be accepting valid train tickets between Newport and Cardiff.

Network Rail have apologised for the disruption, and confirmed engineers are en route to assess the problem.

Commuters are already queuing in Cardiff for replacement buses.

The A48 has been closed both ways after the discovery of a wartime bomb on a railway line between Newport and Cardiff.

It's thought the bomb was discovered by Network Rail staff between Cardiff Road and Docks Way in Newport.

Rail lines have also been closed while staff wait for members of the Royal Logistics Corp's bomb disposal teams.

Train passengers in South Wales are being told to expect long delays after reports an 'unexploded wartime bomb' has been found near the railway line between Cardiff and Newport.

Rail companies have confirmed on Twitter that all lines are closed between Newport and Cardiff.

It's thought police are at the scene, but passengers could face delays of more than two hours.

Bomb disposal teams are thought to be on the way.