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.
1. Photos from the scene
The following gallery features photos from the scene | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Police called
British Transport Police say they were called at 9.30am on Tuesday | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Excavation work
Excavation work had been carried out near the station over the last few days | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Apperley Bridge
Police received reports that an unexploded ordinance was found near the station during the excavation work | Tony Gardner Photo: Tony Gardner
5. Network Rail
Representatives from Network Rail were also at the scene. | Tony Gardner Photo: Tony Gardner
6. 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
A 100m cordon was in place around the site. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson