John Grady MP, recently elected to represent Glasgow East, visited Siemens Mobility’s Glasow depot on Friday 6 December. The visit provided an opportunity for Mr. Grady to see firsthand the contributions that Siemens Mobility has made to the UK rail industry and the key role the company plays to transform rail travel and transport for passengers across Scotland.
During the visit, Mr. Grady toured the facility to learn about Siemens Mobility’s continued commitment to Scotland’s Net Zero targets through key electrification and signalling projects, such as the £140 million East Kilbride Enhancement project. This collaborative project, announced in 2023, forms part of a wider Scottish Government investment to decarbonise railway passenger services in the region. The Labour MP also learnt more about the environmentally-friendly Westrace Modular signalling technology with the Inverness Airport railway station upgrade.
Mr. Grady, a strong advocate for investing in the next generation of engineers, had the chance to meet with local apprentices and graduates to learn more about their professional development, including their training roles and career aspirations.
The apprentices and graduates also discussed their contributions to a safety and quality campaign, focusing on the development of portable asset boards. These boards are designed to enhance on-site readiness by providing hands-on training opportunities in a depot setting, addressing key challenges such as wiring errors and adapting to new technologies.
John Grady MP, Glasgow East said:
“It was great to visit Siemens Mobility’s Glasgow depot to hear about their infrastructure projects across Scotland and the impact this will have on passengers across the country. I particularly enjoyed meeting with so many talented apprentices who were keen to share their work and aspirations for the future. Investing in our young people’s future is crucial in delivering economic growth and breaking down barriers to opportunity, two key missions of this Labour Government.”
Stephen Wright, Regional Engineering Manager for Glasgow, said:
"It was a pleasure to host Mr Grady at our depot and walk him through some of the work Siemens Mobility is doing to modernise and decarbonise the rail network in Scotland, including projects in Inverness, Perth, Portobello, and East Kilbride. We were particularly pleased to have our apprentices and graduates share their experiences on these projects with Mr. Grady, whose commitment to developing the next generation of rail engineers aligns with our own."
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