Teams carrying out excavation work near to Apperley Bridge train station in the Bradford district made the dramatic discovery this morning (Tuesday) and all services between Leeds and Shipley were cancelled.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "British Transport Police were called to Apperley Bridge Railway Station just before 9.30am today (February 27) to reports of an unexploded ordinance found near the station during excavation work taking place."
A 100m cordon was put in place around the scene and police and ambulance crews were present to "ensure the safety of those in the area".
British Transport Police said that a Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the British Army "and confirmed the ordinance is a solid metal shell (that) poses no threat to the public".
The cordon was lifted at around 12.30pm.
The below gallery features a selection of pictures from the scene.
7. Police close Apperley Lane by Wodhouse Grove School and Apperley Bridge Railway Station and rail services cancelled after what is thought to be a bomb was discovered in the area during excavation works. 27th February 2024
Ambulance crews were on standby. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
8. All trains cancelled
All trains were cancelled between Leeds and Shipley after the bomb was found near Apperley Bridge | Tony Johnson
9. Hours of delays
The cordon was in place from Tuesday morning and into the afternoon. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Wartime bomb
Passengers were informed that their train journeys had been affected by the discovery of a wartime bomb. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Major disruption
The incident caused major disruption for trains leaving Leeds. | Tony Gardner Photo: Tony Gardner
12. Unexploded Ordnance
Bomb disposal teams attended the scene and "confirmed the ordinance was a solid metal shell and posed no threat to the public". | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson