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• Chippenham MP, Sarah Gibson, visits Siemens Mobility to learn about its £100 million investment into the new, state-of-the-art, Rail Technology Centre due to open in 2026
• Siemens Mobility is committed to investing into the next generation of rail professionals, via its Entry Level Talent Programmes, where over 180 apprentices were welcomed in 2025
• European Train Control System (ETCS) technology is being developed by engineers to replace traditional lineside signals with in-cab digital signalling technology, with 50-60% of Chippenham factory output supporting signalling projects across the UK

• Over 42,000 engineering hours delivered by 500 people in Siemens Mobility teams during Christmas and New Year.
• Three major projects have been successfully commissioned: the Transpennine Route Upgrade East, East Coast Digital Programme, and Kingmoor resignalling scheme.
• The company’s digital signalling upgrades have strengthened reliability for passengers and freight operators.

• Aglaja Schneider has been appointed Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services at Siemens Mobility UK and Ireland.  
• Appointment builds on strong momentum across rolling stock, digital rail and major UK infrastructure programmes.

• Karl Turner MP, representing Kingston Upon Hull East, recently toured Siemens Mobility's Goole Rail Village
• During his visit, he saw the production of new Piccadilly line trains and explored the potential of battery bi-mode technology for UK rail
• The visit also highlighted Siemens Mobility's investment of up to £240 million, which is set to bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the region

• Hull & East Yorkshire’s Mayor, Luke Campbell MBE, tours Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village
• Visit demonstrates positive impact on local jobs, apprenticeships, and the site’s role delivering new Piccadilly line trains
• Siemens Mobility investment of up to £240 million is set to bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the area and around 1,700 across the supply chain

• Siemens Mobility volunteers complete a makeover at Kingsway Primary School in Goole
• Outdoor learning and play space created to inspire learning and promote wellbeing
• Project reinforces Siemens Mobility’s commitment to local community and STEM engagement

• Fast-growing automation expert Omega Control Solutions joins the Siemens Solution Partner programme
• Partnership leverages Omega's proven expertise in complex automation systems and digital twin technology, with a strength in sectors such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive and Oil and Gas, and emerging sectors like Hydrogen
• Strategic collaboration marks a new chapter for Omega, with plans to expand Siemens accreditations as the company continues its growth trajectory

• Newest intake brings number of entry-level trainees across the site to over 35
• Siemens Mobility currently supports 173 apprentices on the programme across UK&I
• Apprenticeships range from Level 3 to Level 6 across over 20 UK&I locations, covering diverse roles in engineering, manufacturing, and operations

• Siemens Mobility has released its second annual Social Value Report.
• The report reflects the company’s commitment to the UK rail industry and the communities in which it operates.
• Key achievements in financial year 2025 included spending £466 million with UK based suppliers, almost 6,000 volunteering hours, employing 264 apprentices, graduates and interns and engaging 134 schools through its STEM programme.

• Siemens has introduced electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) into logistics operations for its Congleton factory.
• Partnership with logistics company Kuehne+Nagel will cut around 12 tonnes of CO₂e annually.
• Collaboration showcases the Congleton site’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation.

• Councillor Rob Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, and Ros Jones CBE, Mayor of Doncaster visit Siemens Mobility's Goole Rail Village  
• The visit covered the facility's role delivering new Piccadilly line trains as well as the potential of battery bi-mode technology for UK rail
• The visit highlighted Siemens Mobility's investment of up to £240 million which will bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the region

• Lee Pitcher MP, who represents Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme visits Siemens Mobility's Goole Rail Village
• The visit included a factory tour, seeing the production of new Piccadilly line trains as well as the potential of battery bi-mode technology for UK rail
• The visit highlighted Siemens Mobility's investment of up to £240 million, which will bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the region