Siemens Welcomes Kingston Upon Hull East MP to Goole Rail Village: MP Karl Turner

06 Jan 2026

Siemens Welcomes Kingston Upon Hull East MP to Goole Rail Village

  • 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

Siemens Mobility's Goole Rail Village has hosted Karl Turner MP, Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East, showcasing the facility's regional investment and its focus on battery bi-mode train production for UK rail.  Siemens Mobility's £240 million investment will bring up to 1,000 new jobs to East Riding of Yorkshire, as well as around 1,700 supply chain job opportunities. Mr Turner saw first-hand the site's role in boosting skills, including through its apprenticeships.

Goole currently assembles 80% of Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London. The Rail Village intends to produce battery bi-mode trains to help modernise the UK network. The battery train technology, already successfully proven in Germany, offers a route to save taxpayers £3.5 billion and prevent 12 million tonnes of CO2.

Karl Turner MP, Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East, said:    

"For Kingston upon Hull East and the Humber, this Siemens Mobility factory is an indicator of a bright future. It brings essential jobs, strengthens local supply chains, and shows belief in our regional workforce, so it was great to visit the facility and see their skilled team firsthand. It was also exciting to speak about the potential for next‑generation battery trains being built here in Goole, offering lower emissions and reduced costs. This not only will help support the transition to cleaner, greener rail across the UK, but also further strengthen the long‑term economic opportunities for our region ”

Over 40 apprentices are currently building careers in manufacturing and engineering, benefiting from Siemens Mobility's development programs. Initiatives like Women in Manufacturing events promote gender diversity in STEM, complemented by various employee networks such as DisAbility, EmBRACE, Pride and Women’s Networks.  

Michael Bent, Head of Logistics at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village, said:   

"We were pleased to host Karl Turner MP as the Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East. His commitment to improving regional transport infrastructure, aligns with our mission to transform rail travel. This visit highlighted our commitment to foster economic growth, create jobs, and deliver modern, sustainable rail solutions, including progress at our Goole Rail Village, for the East Yorkshire and the wider region.” 

The Rail Village comprises of a train manufacturing facility, components facility, logistics and distribution centre, with a brand-new bogie assembly and service centre currently in construction - embedding the site as a driver of skilled jobs and economic growth across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.  

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  • Siemens Mobility is investing up to £240 million in the Goole Rail Village, a site that spans 67 acres, the size of 35 football pitches. London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled at Goole before they begin operating in the second half of 2026.  
  • Overall, Siemens Mobility’s investment will bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the East Riding of Yorkshire, as well as around 1,700 supply chain opportunities, promoting localisation and helping to serve other global markets by 2030.  
  • The Goole Rail Village is a fully integrated rail hub, consisting of the Train Manufacturing Facility which assembles and commissions trains, the Components Facility where Siemens maintains gearboxes, traction motors and other parts for train and tram fleets, the Logistics Centre warehousing facility, and the Rail Accelerator and Innovation Solutions hub for Enterprise (RaisE) business centre. With additional investment of up to £40 million, all of this will be joined by a Bogie Assembly and Service Centre, which will incorporate and expand Siemens Mobility’s current capabilities to overhaul bogies from UK trains.   
  • Siemens Mobility has supported the local supply chain wherever possible, contracting Leeds-based GMI Construction for the build of the Goole factory, Components Facility and the warehouse. The GMI supply chain is based entirely in the UK with over 70% of it based in Yorkshire. Several components for the Piccadilly line trains will also come from local Yorkshire and UK suppliers, such as the exterior lighting from LPA Lighting, just 25 miles away from the Goole factory. More information can be found at www.siemens.co.uk/goole 

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility 

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As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations.

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