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“This
new commitment from Siemens is a big boost for Britain’s world-class
manufacturing sector and shows our plan for the UK to be the best place to
invest and grow a business is working,” says Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the
Exchequer.
“This
digital technology will improve the safety, reliability and connectivity of our
railways and drive sustainable opportunities in higher-paid jobs and exports – as
part of our plan to grow our economy.”
“Siemens Mobility has been
transforming rail, travel, and transport in Britain for over a century. We are
pioneers in digital signaling technology, provide leading service solutions and
every fourth passenger train in the UK is from Siemens Mobility. Our dedicated
team of 5,500 UK employees is committed to delivering top-quality
transportation solutions, in Britain, for Britain”, said Karl Blaim, Managing
Director and Chief Financial Officer of Siemens Mobility. “This new €115
million investment underscores our unwavering commitment to Chippenham and the
UK. It builds upon our significant investments in a state-of-the-art Train
Manufacturing Facility and Rail Village in Goole, further solidifying our
long-term commitment to the advancement of the UK’s rail industry.”
Siemens
Mobility’s new Chippenham site
Siemens Mobility’s new Chippenham
site, located south of Langley Park at SouthPoint Business Park, will feature
an office built to the highest BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard. The production and
warehouse areas will meet strict sustainability criteria, evaluated across
various categories including energy, water, waste, health, well-being, or materials.
This promotes structures that are more sustainable and beneficial for society
and the environment.
The factory is being constructed with
the latest standards for highly efficient production, while the offices are
designed to provide a modern, welcoming work environment to enable better
collaboration and innovation for the UK railway. The interior will be modelled
to account for the ‘new normal’ with many open and collaboration and meeting spaces,
better facilities, relaxation areas and improved technology. The site, designed
to blend in with its surroundings, will undergo an ecological assessment aiming
for a 10% net increase in biodiversity through the planting of native plants
and the creation of wildlife habitats.
Legacy of Excellence: Siemens Mobility in Chippenham
Siemens Mobility’s Chippenham factory has been a hub of
innovation for over a century, pushing the boundaries of rail technology and
making a lasting impact on projects globally. Key innovations include digital
signaling technology for the Elizabeth, Victoria, and Central lines,
computer-based interlockings for the East Coast Digital Programme, modular
technology for improved connections on the North Wales Coast, development of
relays for railway signaling, or being at the forefront of delivering the first
centralized traffic control systems in the UK. These innovations have resulted
in significant industry cost reductions, improved safety, and enhanced
efficiency.
The current Siemens Mobility factory in Chippenham has a rich
history, dating back to its establishment by signaling contractor Evans
O’Donnell in 1897. Over the years, it underwent various transitions, including
being acquired by the Westinghouse Brake & Signaling Company, before
becoming part of Siemens global network of rail infrastructure production
facilities in 2013. Siemens Mobility, a global leader in intelligent transport
solutions, has been at the forefront of rail technology for over 175 years.
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