The site was also recently visited by the UK’s Ambassador to Germany
Two leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber have visited the Siemens Mobility Rail Village in Goole. Cllr Rob Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, and Ros Jones CBE, Mayor of Doncaster visited the East Yorkshire site that is producing the new generation of Piccadilly Line trains for the London Underground.
The visit provided the pair the opportunity to see Siemens Mobility’s investment of up to £240 million in the region, which will bring up to 1,000 direct jobs and around 1,700 across the supply chain. In addition to the Piccadilly Line trains, the site has hopes to produce new Bakerloo Line trains and battery bi-mode trains to transform rail travel for the UK.
The site was also recently visited by the UK’s Ambassador to Germany. Ambassador Andrew Mitchell, visited the site last month as a part of a ‘domestic roadshow’ launched by the Government, in which the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, sent Ambassadors and High Commissioners around the country to meet with businesses in order to support them to expand into key growth-driving markets.
During their tour, Cllr Waltham and Mayor Jones heard about the site’s commitment to developing a diverse and skilled workforce, with more than 40 apprentices currently developing careers in manufacturing and engineering. Initiatives like Women in Manufacturing events promote gender diversity in STEM, complemented by various employee resource groups such as Disability, EmBRACE, Pride and Women’s Networks.
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Ros Jones CBE, Mayor of Doncaster has reflected on the tour. He said: “Doncaster has a proud rail heritage, and it’s inspiring to see Siemens Mobility continuing that legacy with modern manufacturing and technologies right on our doorstep.
“My focus remains on delivering jobs, growth, and prosperity for Doncaster, and the Goole Rail Village is clearly a vital contributor to this. The discussions around future train orders and the potential of battery bi-mode technology are crucial for ensuring sustained employment and advancing sustainable transport solutions for our communities.”
Niraj Sondhi, Commercial Director at Siemens Mobility, said: “We were very pleased to host Councillor Waltham and Mayor Jones as a substantial contributor to local employment throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, offering jobs, apprenticeships, and training for local people in North Lincolnshire and Doncaster. This visit underscored our shared goal of boosting regional prosperity and transforming rail travel and transport.”