Appeal court rules against HS2 tunnel extension

The extension of an HS2 rail tunnel did not have the correct planning permission, the Court of Appeal has ruled. HS2 has already constructed the 5.8km long Bromford Tunnel between Water Orton in Warwickshire and Washwood Heath in Birmingham.

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