Glasgow, UK, 2017-Feb-24
L to R - Scottish Government Minister for Transport and the Islands, Humza Yousaf, MSP with Siemens Rail Automation Operations Director, East, Richard Cooper
With passenger numbers in Scotland growing every year and a comprehensive programme of rail infrastructure works planned across the country over the next decade, Siemens took the decision to relocate its site teams to this purpose-built facility in Cambuslang, on the outskirts of Glasgow.
Siemens Rail Automation Operations Director, East, Richard Cooper, said: “We are delighted to welcome Humza Yousaf to the new Cambuslang depot and honoured that he performed the official opening ceremony. I am particularly pleased that he took such an interest in our apprentices; we are proud of the young people we have recruited from the surrounding area and look forward to the positive contributions they will make to our business in the future.
“They join an experienced and dedicated team in Scotland who have successfully delivered a range of major programmes with our Network Rail colleagues over many years. Reflecting a near doubling of our manpower in Scotland in the last five years, the investment in this new, state-of-the-art facility is a tangible sign of Siemens’ ongoing commitment both to the industry and to Scotland, with further growth planned”.
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: “I’m delighted to open this new facility and get the chance to meet some of the people who work here.
“This depot is a great example of how the Scottish Government’s continued investment in Scotland’s railways not only supports service improvements, but also the retention and creation of skilled engineering jobs. It’s particularly pleasing to meet some of the apprentices, many of whom have been recruited locally.
“I wish Siemens and all their employees every success with their new facility and look forward to visiting again in the future.”
The partnership between Siemens and Network Rail in Scotland has a proven track record, with a wide range of projects of varying scale, scope and complexity having been delivered. These include the Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central renewal schemes and the Airdrie to Bathgate and Borders Railway enhancement programmes, Borders being the longest new domestic railway to be constructed in Britain for over 100 years. The teams are currently delivering four equally high-profile projects - the Highlands and Edinburgh to Glasgow enhancement projects and the Motherwell North and Polmadie and Rutherglen renewals programmes.
Richard concluded: “It’s remarkable to think that when we opened our former depot eight years ago, it was to deliver just one project and now our teams are working on four major programmes of equal complexity. The new Cambuslang depot is a truly world-class facility, which gives us the scope and capability to deliver each of these programmes safely and efficiently to the highest quality standards”.
Siemens Rail Automation is a global leader in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of track-side and train-borne signalling and train control solutions. Its portfolio includes train control, interlocking systems, operations control systems, components, track vacancy detection, level-crossing protection, rail communications, cab radios, station systems and cargo automation for both passenger and freight rail operators.
Siemens employs over 15,000 people in the UK, with 1,650 people working in the Rail Automation division from offices in Chippenham, London, Croydon, Poole, Birmingham, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Manchester, York, Glasgow, Newport and Derby. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk/rail.
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About Siemens
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016, Siemens generated revenue of €79.6 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2016, the company had around 351,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the internet at www.siemens.com.
Siemens in Scotland
Siemens has an established and longstanding presence in Scotland, employing over 772 people across all its businesses. The company is the leader in renewable energy in the country, having installed technologies that generate around 2GW of wind energy, with wind farms in Whitelee, Crystal Rigg and Clyde.
The company’s rail business supplied a fleet of Siemens Class 380 Desiro Electric Trains and runs a train care depot in Shields, whilst its traffic business unit is responsible for maintaining traffic lights and systems across 95% of all Scottish Local Authorities, with maintenance depots in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee. Siemens has also installed over 60 electric car charge points in Scotland including in Orkney at Gleneagles.
