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• 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

• East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward and Amy Harhoff, Chief Executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, tour Siemens Mobility’s Derby office to meet local employees and see cutting-edge rail infrastructure technology
• The team is at the forefront of integrating Digital Conflict Resolution (DCR), an advanced rail Traffic Management system that predicts and resolves conflicts on the network to reduce disruption to passenger journeys
• Siemens Mobility employs approx. 150 people in Derby, reinforcing its contribution to local job creation and skills development

• Lucy Rigby KC MP opens Siemens Mobility’s £6 Million Multi-Functional Centre at the company’s Kings Heath Depot, Northampton
• Purpose-built maintenance facility and mobile capability to deliver essential modifications and upgrades to passenger trains
• Over 30 local jobs to be created

• New research from Siemens shows UK organisations are increasingly concerned about meeting 2030 decarbonisation targets, but are stepping up action
• AI and digitalisation seen as essential to delivering cost savings, energy security and carbon reduction
• Nearly two-thirds plan to accelerate efforts in the year ahead – with detailed transition plans rising sharply

• A former Heathrow Express carriage, donated by Siemens Mobility, will now serve Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, bolstering their training capabilities
• This donation facilitates crucial multi-agency training, preparing emergency services for major incidents and civil emergencies
• Beyond professional training, the carriage will also benefit cadets and young people through educational programmes 

Ella Haapiainen appointed to lead Siemens Advanta in UK and Ireland

• Siemens appoints ex-Salesforce, IBM and Microsoft leader to grow UK and Ireland consultancy
• New appointment underlines Siemens UK and Ireland’s commitment to growing consultancy arm advising on major projects
• Siemens Advanta helps customers boost resilience, decarbonise operations and embrace digital transformation

• Charlie Dewhirst MP visits the Siemens Mobility Goole Rail Village, a significant regional employer and community partner
• The facility is helping boost local economic growth through job creation, supply chain opportunities, and extensive community engagement
• Discussions highlighted the critical role of Goole in delivering cutting-edge battery bi-mode trains, poised to transform rail travel in the UK