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Deep in the bowels of London, machines carve out huge tunnels for Crossrail

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LONDON — They call it "the muncher": a giant hulk of dusty metal and cables that's ripping its way under London as the city continues, 40 metres above, oblivious.


The machine, which requires a team of men to operate and guide, is currently widening an eastbound tunnel underneath Liverpool Street as part of the ambitious Crossrail transport project.





This beast was noisily burrowing its way under the city Wednesday night, while much of the team on duty took a break, leaving the rest of the subterranean passageways strangely quiet. Read more...


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