Thursday, October 3, 2024 Hundreds of high-skilled jobs and faster rail services are set to revolutionize Britain’s transport sector with the official opening of Siemens Mobility’s Rail Village in Goole . Transport Secretary Louise Haigh attended the inauguration of the £200 million rail manufacturing facility on 3 October 2024 , marking a significant milestone in Britain’s rail infrastructure development and regional economic growth. This state-of-the-art plant, which is expected to assemble and manufacture nearly 100 new Piccadilly Line trains , is poised to deliver faster and more reliable London Underground services starting next year.
As part of a larger commitment to rebuild Britain’s railways, the Rail Village in Goole will not only meet the transport needs of one of the world’s busiest subway systems but also help end the “boom-and-bust” approach to rail manufacturing by delivering a long-term industrial strategy for rolling stock. The plant is a testament to Siemens’ commitment to the North of England , creating hundreds of jobs in the region and investing in the long-term development of the UK rail sector . Siemens Mobility has also announced an additional £40 million investment towards a Bogie Assembly and Service Centre , further boosting employment with 200 extra jobs .
Siemens’ investment in Goole is part of a larger effort to stimulate regional growth by providing employment and nurturing the local supply chain . At full capacity, the Goole .