Tunnelling begins on Northern Line extension in London

Tunnel excavation has started on London Underground's Northern Line extension.

UK: Tunnelling has started on London Underground’s Northern Line extension. Tunnel boring machine Helen has started boring a 5·2 m diameter tunnel at a depth of 26 m, and sister machine Amy is due to start the other bore in about a month.

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