Siemens Mobility Receives Special Recognition Award for Impact in East Yorkshire 

Siemens Mobility has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award at the 2025 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Awards, in recognition of its significant contribution to the local economy and community. 

The award highlights the transformative effect of Siemens Mobility’s investment in Goole, where its £240 million Rail Village development is helping to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and support community initiatives. 

The Goole Rail Village includes a state-of-the-art train manufacturing facility, with additional components, logistics, innovation, and office functions. A bogie assembly and service centre is also under development on the site. Once fully operational, the site is expected to create up to 1,000 new jobs in the region and generate around 1,700 supply chain opportunities. 

Finbarr Dowling, Head of UK Localisation at Siemens Mobility, said: 

“We’re delighted to have been recognised by the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The council has played a key role in supporting our investment in Goole and helping to realise the benefits for the local economy and community.” 

“In Goole, as elsewhere in the UK, we are committed to making a positive impact and contributing to the long-term success of the region.” 

Mark Speed, General Manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole site, added: 

“This award is a tribute to our entire team, who are passionate about supporting local causes. While our investment focuses on jobs and skills, we are equally committed to working alongside schools, charities and community groups to make a lasting difference.” 

Siemens Mobility’s Goole facility is currently assembling new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London, which are expected to enter passenger service by the end of 2025. The site is also set to manufacture future main line trains, including new battery bi-mode Desiro Verve trains, which the company estimates could help save £3.5 billion and 12 million tonnes of CO₂ over the next 35 years. 

As part of its commitment to skills development and inclusion, Siemens Mobility runs an apprenticeship programme at Goole, which welcomed over 20 apprentices this year. The company also partners with campaigns such as Women into Manufacturing and Engineering, and DFN Project SEARCH, which supports young adults with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. 

Siemens Mobility also supports local schools through the Primary Engineer programme, which has reached nearly 30 schools, more than 2,000 pupils, and 60 teachers in the region over the past five years. 

In addition to its economic contributions, Siemens Mobility employees in Goole have raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities and volunteered hundreds of hours. In 2024 alone, the Goole Charity Cricket Day raised £24,000 for local organisations including the East Riding Imagination Library, Two Rivers Community Pantry, Friends of Oakhill, Goole Amateur Boxing Club, and Goole GoFar. 

Environmental projects have also been a key focus. In partnership with Humber Forest and The Conservation Volunteers, Siemens Mobility planted 840 trees and hedging plants in Howden. The company also donated £150,000 to improve access and facilities at Oakhill Nature Reserve, near its Goole site. 

To find out more about how Siemens Mobility is delivering long-term positive impacts across the UK, read the company’s 2024 Social Value Report here: www.mobility.siemens.com/uk/en/transform-mobility/sustainability/social-value.html