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Where are we tunnelling? Why are we doing it? Who benefits? When is it happening? Keep up to date as work progresses with exciting news of our endeavours.

HS2 reveals giant tunnelling machines ready for 4.5-mile drive to Euston

HS2 tunnel segment casting complete at Isle of Grain factory

We’re half way there! HS2’s Northolt Tunnel under the capital is 50% complete

Key milestone for HS2 as half of tunnels completed

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