INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2 launches third tunnelling machine under London

HS2 now has three TBM operating under the UK's capital as third machine is launched

 HS2’s TBM ‘Lydia’ being assembled at the Atlas Road, London, site prior to its launch

HS2’s TBM ‘Lydia’ being assembled at the Atlas Road, London, site prior to its launch

Engineers from HS2's contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), launched the 847t machine from the Atlas Road site in North Acton, from where it will build an 853m tunnel to the Old Oak...

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