The fourth and final tunnel boring machine, named Lady Anne Byron, marks a milestone in the construction of the Northolt Tunnel connecting Ealing to Hillingdon. The TBMs will play a crucial role in carrying trains in and out of London upon completion in 2025.
Lady Anne Byron, an educational reformer and philanthropist, has her legacy honored with the naming of one of the tunnel boring machines. The community chose her name through a public vote, highlighting her contributions to education for the working classes.
HS2's tunneling project involves the use of multiple tunnel boring machines like Lady Anne, Emily, Sushila, and Caroline to excavate twin-bored tunnels connecting various locations between London and the West Midlands, with a significant portion already completed.
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