In a crucial moment for the high-speed rail project, the Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones, turned on the 1,624-tonne machine at HS2’s Old Oak ...

A giant 1,600-tonne machine called Madeleine that will bore a tunnel taking HS2 trains into central London has been switched on.

Euston, here we come! HS2 starts digging tunnels to central London in landmark moment for long-awaited scheme - However, new station - alongside a revamped mainline station - is not due to open for 15 ...

First of two 1,600-tonne boring machines drilling the 4.5 miles from Old Oak Common station switched on in London ...

On January 27 the first TBM was launched to excavate the tunnel that will carry the British HS2 high-speed line to its ...

Construction of the 140-mile HS2 high-speed rail line is continuing, even as the project company's acting CEO said its cost could exceed its budget by $14 billion. Photo courtesy of HS2 Ltd. January ...

Construction has finished on HS2's longest tunnel, which includes extensions with ventilation holes built to prevent sonic ...

Passengers on HS2 high speed trains to and from Euston will enjoy the “most comfortable” seats on the rail network under plans being drawn up. Standard class seats will have market-leading legroom of ...

HS2 started its drive into the heart of London yesterday as the first of two giant machines began work on the Euston Tunnel.

The 2.1-mile Colne Valley viaduct is about a third complete. Photo courtesy of HS2 Ltd. December 28, 2023 With its workforce now peaking at around 30,000, the U.K.'s London-Birmingham 140-mile HS2 ...

The first of two tunnelling machines has begun excavation works between Old Oak Common and Euston Station as part of HS2’s ...