Inside the Expansion of Siemens' Pioneering Rail Village
Siemens Mobility has officially opened its new Rail Components Distribution Centre in Goole, East Yorkshire, marking the latest development in its state-of-the-art Rail Village.
The facility was inaugurated by Rt Hon Sir David Davis MP, Member of Parliament for Goole and Pocklington, and Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, who joined Siemens Mobility’s Joint CEO Sambit Banerjee for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Complementing Siemens Mobility’s existing distribution and logistics centre in Kettering, the Goole site will store and distribute rail components while integrating the Rail Village into the broader supply chain.
Enhancing logistics across the UK
Siemens' new facility will play a key role in supporting UK rolling stock operations by ensuring efficient logistics and supply chain connectivity.
Both the Kettering and Goole sites offer apprenticeships and internships, providing opportunities for skills development and future workforce growth.
Around 30 specialists oversee materials management, planning and supply chain coordination, forming the core of Siemens Mobility’s end-to-end rail component logistics in the UK.
“I am so proud that our Goole Rail Village is continuing to expand, with a new Rail Components Distribution Centre that will play an important part in Siemens Mobility’s mission to transform rail travel and transport in the UK," says Sambit Banerjee, Joint CEO at Siemens Mobility.
“This new centre, alongside its sister facility in Kettering, is the latest example of our commitment to the UK and will enable us to further enhance the delivery of materials to our fleets.”
A boost for sustainability
By establishing logistics hubs in both northern and southern England, Siemens Mobility aims to reduce road miles and minimise its carbon footprint, making rail supply chain operations more sustainable.
“It was a pleasure to open Siemens Mobility’s new Rail Components Distribution Centre in Goole, alongside Councillor Anne Handley," remarks Rt Hon Sir David Davis MP, Member of Parliament for Goole and Pocklington.
“This state-of-the-art facility located within my constituency represents yet another investment by Siemens Mobility in Goole and I look forward to more milestones to come as the Rail Village continues to grow.”
Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Councillor for Goole North, adds: “This new facility is the latest in a long line of investment by Siemens Mobility into Goole and the East Riding of Yorkshire more widely, supporting local talent and investing in the communities where they operate.
“It makes me incredibly proud to be part of this journey and I look forward to working with Siemens Mobility as they continue to boost our local area.”
Siemens Mobility employs around 5,500 people in the UK and the opening of the Rail Components Distribution Centre is part of Siemens Mobility’s broader investment of up to £240m (US$311.4m) in the Goole Rail Village.
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