First of HS2’s deep tunnels nears commissioning stage

2025 02 25 Long Itchington Tunnel northbound DOWN north portal C Howe

The 1·6 km twin-bore tunnel at Long Itchington Wood is among the most well advanced of HS2’s many underground sections. Chris Howe reports from the site in Warwickshire.

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