Summary
Work has started on a tunnel for the high-speed rail project HS2, connecting west London to Euston. A large machine named Madeleine is digging the tunnel, with future plans and costs still uncertain. The UK government aims to create a major transport hub at Euston but has not established a clear timeline.
Key Facts
- Construction began on the HS2 tunnel from west London to Euston.
- The tunnel is part of the high-speed rail line project, HS2.
- A boring machine named Madeleine is being used to dig the tunnel.
- Madeleine was built in Germany and assembled in London.
- The project's total cost is uncertain, with reports suggesting it might reach £100 billion.
- The UK government plans to make Euston a major transport hub.
- A new organization, the Euston Delivery Company, will manage the project at Euston.
- Funding for extending the rail line to Euston will involve private investment.
