Train services disrupted after discovery of unexploded WW2 grenade

British Transport Police said Shoeburyness Railway Depot was evacuated whilst specialist units assessed the suspected grenade

Train services in Essex were disrupted after an unexploded grenade was discovered at a railway depot. said it was called at 11:44 BST on Tuesday to reports of a suspected device found at Shoeburyness Railway Depot.A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the grenade was "safely recovered for subsequent disposal".Rail operator c2c confirmed that the line between Southend Central and Shoeburyness had re-opened - but passengers should expect delays.and Thorpe Bay as the emergency services are now finished their work.

It's on the 1145 which left 80 years ago and was due in about now.

Grenade/ tortoise: easy mistake to make😁

The word “unexploded” perhaps unnecessary in this context.

Any excuse now to stop work 🤣

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