Siemens Mobility launched on August 23 the construction of its USD 220 million Lexington rolling stock manufacturing and rail services facility in North Carolina which will create more than 500 new jobs.
“A huge milestone in the opening of this new facility, our team is excited about our future in Lexington and the great state of North Carolina. This is not just an investment in rail, but an investment in manufacturing, jobs, sustainability, digitalisation and the future of modern transport,” Marc Buncher, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America said.
Announced in March of 2023, Lexington rolling stock manufacturing factory, as well as first-of-its-kind locomotive and passenger coach overhauls facility will be on a 200-acre site allowing for future facility expansion.
When it starts operations in 2024, it will incorporate some of the latest technologies found in their Sacramento facility including robotic welding, 3D printing, and Virtual Reality welder training. In addition, when fully operational the facility will be carbon neutral, playing an important role in our sustainability commitments.
“Siemens’ breaking ground today is the direct result of the City of Lexington staff working diligently with the Siemens’ team, governmental agencies and many other stakeholders to ensure all steps in this process go smoothly, and we are thankful for all involved. The investment and jobs that this project brings to the area will improve the quality of life for so many in our community,” Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes said during the ceremony.
Siemens Mobility will be receiving a Job Development Investment Grant from the state of North Carolina. Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the facility is estimated to grow the state’s economy by USD 1.6 billion.
“North Carolina is leading the way to a clean energy future, and transformative investments by the Biden Administration in clean energy infrastructure are helping us get there. Our manufacturing workforce and strong infrastructure will help Siemens Mobility succeed in Lexington,” the Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper said.
Siemens Mobility owns eight manufacturing facilities with Lexington its ninth manufacturing site in the US and employs 4,000 people and involve more than 2,000 suppliers across the country.
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