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HS2 Project Hits Milestone Amid Funding Uncertainties

8/31/2025

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Four tunneling machines finished the 8.4-mile Northolt tunnel for the HS2 project, excavating over four million tons of clay.
The first machine, "Anne," was lifted from a shaft after 16 months of operation.
Funding uncertainties persist, but recent commitments from the Chancellor may facilitate further tunneling to Euston.
The total HS2 project cost is estimated between £45 billion and £57 billion.

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Story summary

Four tunneling machines finished the 8.4-mile Northolt tunnel for the HS2 project, excavating over four million tons of clay.
The first machine, "Anne," was lifted from a shaft after 16 months of operation.
Funding uncertainties persist, but recent commitments from the Chancellor may facilitate further tunneling to Euston.
The total HS2 project cost is estimated between £45 billion and £57 billion.