The TBMs were manufactured by Herrenknecht in Germany and arrived in the UK at the end of 2020 where they have now been assembled.
HS2 is constructing nine tunnels between London and Birmingham totalling 103 km, which will provide increased rail capacity across the UK.
Once operational, HS2 will connect around 30 million people and serve more than 25 stations.
For more information visit the HS2 website.
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