Siemens Mobility has been presented with a prestigious Special Recognition Award at the 2025 East Riding of Yorkshire Chairman’s Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the region’s economy and community.
The accolade celebrates the significant positive impact of Siemens Mobility’s investment in its Goole Rail Village and the company’s ongoing support for local charities, schools, and community organisations.
The Goole Rail Village represents an investment of up to £240 million by Siemens Mobility. The expansive site includes a train manufacturing facility, complemented by components, logistics, innovation, and office facilities, with a bogie assembly and service centre also under construction. This substantial investment is set to bring up to 1,000 new jobs to East Yorkshire, alongside approximately 1,700 supply chain opportunities.
Finbarr Dowling, Head of UK Localisation at Siemens Mobility, expressed his delight at the recognition: “We’re delighted to have been recognised by the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.”
He added: “This award is especially fitting as the council has played a critical role in supporting our investment in Goole and maximising the benefits we have brought to the local economy and community. In Goole, as in everywhere we operate, we aim to make a positive difference to the local community as part of our mission to transform rail travel and transport in the UK. A great deal has been achieved so far, but we’re committed to building on this.”
Mark Speed, General Manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village, echoed these sentiments: “We’re honoured to receive this award and proud of the positive impact we have made, economically and socially, in East Yorkshire. It’s a tribute to all of our talented team who are so passionate about supporting the local community.”
Mr Speed further commented: “Our commitment to Goole is about so much more than investment, jobs and skills. It’s about becoming embedded in the local area and being a supportive partner of community groups and charities. The Goole Rail Village is continuing to develop and so too is our work to create a deep and lasting legacy for the local community.”
Shaping the Future of Rail and Workforce
Currently, the Goole site is assembling new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London (TfL), which are expected to enter passenger service by the end of 2025. Siemens Mobility also plans to assemble all future main line trains for the UK at Goole, including new battery bi-mode Desiro Verve trains. The company calculates these could save Britain’s railways an estimated £3.5 billion and 12 million tonnes of CO2 over 35 years.
Siemens Mobility is also playing a crucial role in shaping the future workforce. Their Goole apprenticeship programme welcomed over 20 new apprentices this year, as part of a wider commitment to attract talent from diverse backgrounds. This includes partnerships with the Women into Manufacturing and Engineering campaign and DFN Project SEARCH, which supports young adults with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.
To inspire the next generation of engineers, Siemens Mobility actively engages with schools through the Primary Engineer programme. Over the past five years, this initiative has reached almost 30 local schools, more than 2,000 children, and 60 teachers.
Community Engagement and Environmental Impact
Beyond its industrial output, Siemens Mobility employees in Goole have dedicated hundreds of hours to volunteering and raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities. For example, the annual Goole Charity Cricket Day in 2024 raised £24,000 for beneficiaries including the East Riding Imagination Library, Two Rivers Community Pantry, Friends of Oakhill, Goole Amateur Boxing Club, and Goole and District Community Transport (Goole GoFar).
The company has also partnered with Humber Forest and The Conservation Volunteers to plant 840 trees, hedgerows, and hedging plants in Howden. Additionally, a significant donation of £150,000 has been made towards extensive improvements to Oakhill Nature Reserve, near the Goole site, to enhance public enjoyment of this wildlife haven.
To discover more about how Siemens Mobility is delivering long-term positive impacts across the UK, their 2024 Social Value Report can be accessed here.
