🚇 Chiltern Tunnel

United Kingdom · Europe · 51.64°N, 0.60°W

The Chiltern Tunnel is a high-speed railway tunnel in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, England, which will carry the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway line under the Chiltern Hills. The twin-bore tunnels, which are 16.04 km long, are the longest on the HS2 line. Each tunnel also has additional 220 m (720 ft) entry and 135 m (443 ft) exit perforated concrete portals to reduce sudden changes in air pressure and subsequent noise.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	51.64°N, 0.60°W · view on map

Chiltern Tunnel is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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