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Rail disruption due to suspected unexploded bomb

  • Writer: Nick
    Nick
  • Jul 26, 2021
  • 1 min read

Trains on the Wharfedale line have been disrupted after what's thought to be an unexploded bomb was discovered on Monday morning.


UPDATE: British Transport Police say it responded to reports of a mortar shell being found close to the line in Burley-in-Wharfedale this morning, specialist officers have attended and this has now been removed.

Network Rail tweeted: " staff have found what is believed to be an unexploded bomb near the railway. For safety, both lines are closed between Guiseley & Ilkley Trains to and from these stations will be cancelled Disruption is expected until 13:00"


A replacement bus service has been arranged between Ilkley and Guiseley.


The line reopened shortly before 1pm.



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