Suspicious item which brought rail chaos was not unexploded bomb
A suspicious item which brought chaos to the South Wales rail network, delaying passengers for hours, was not an unexploded bomb.
Train passengers advised to check before travelling
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.
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