Euston HS2 back on track say ministers as final tunnelling begins

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondentJanuary 27, 2026 at 07:43 PM

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Ministers have announced the commencement of the final tunnelling phase for the HS2 high-speed railway into Euston station in London. The 4.5-mile tunnels, being excavated from Old Oak Common, are expected to take 12-18 months to complete. While the exact details and funding for the redeveloped Euston station are still under discussion, officials indicate the new station will likely have more than the originally planned six platforms to accommodate future HS2 services beyond Birmingham. Government officials stated the project is back on track with a new CEO and board, emphasizing a mix of public and private investment focused on affordable housing, job opportunities, and commercial development around Euston. This announcement follows the recent completion of HS2's longest tunnelling project, the 10-mile Chiltern tunnels.

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Keir Starmer 40% Birmingham 40% Northern England 40% Britain ×250% London ×360% Old Oak Common ×260% Darren Jones ×470% Peter Hendy ×270% HS2 ×480% Euston HS2 station ×590%

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hs2 100% euston station 90% tunnelling 80% high-speed railway 70% old oak common 60% public and private investment 50% affordable housing 40% job opportunities 40%