Siemens Mobility is sparking a passion for engineering among hundreds of schoolchildren in East Yorkshire through its long-running partnership with national charity Primary Engineer.
The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to building a lasting legacy in the region through education, innovation, and investment.
This year alone, Siemens Mobility worked with 13 primary schools, reaching around 400 children and 30 teachers through hands-on STEM workshops and rail-themed engineering projects — culminating in the largest celebration event in the programme’s history.
Delivered by Siemens’ STEM Ambassadors, the workshops introduced children aged 5–11 to the world of train design and engineering. Pupils explored real-world challenges by designing, testing, and evaluating miniature trains, while teachers gained valuable insights into STEM education.
Over the past five years, the programme has engaged around 30 schools, more than 2,000 children, and 80 teachers.
The outreach is part of Siemens Mobility’s wider investment in the Goole Rail Village, where the company is investing up to £240 million to create an industry-leading centre of excellence. The site will support:
- Up to 1,000 jobs
- 1,700 supply chain opportunities
- Assembly of new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London
- Future production of battery bi-mode trains, projected to save £3.5 billion and 12 million tonnes of CO₂ over 35 years
Operations Support Manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village, Natalie Thornton, commented :
“Supporting programmes like Primary Engineer is an important part of Siemens Mobility’s mission to transform rail travel and transport in the UK – giving children, who have usually had no exposure to engineering, the opportunity to get hands on, and learn from professionals who have years of experience.
“This year has been particularly exciting as we’ve seen the programme grow significantly. We now have 21 fully-trained STEM Ambassadors, with a strong representation of female engineers, which is fantastic for inspiring girls to consider engineering careers.
“It’s especially meaningful to see some of our team members giving back to the community by working with children and teachers at schools they used to attend. It shows the full circle opportunity that engineering can provide and, after five years of this programme, I’m hoping to start seeing some of these children coming through as apprentices in the future. That would be the ultimate success story.”
Siemens Mobility’s work with Primary Engineer reflects its mission to inspire the next generation, support local schools, and strengthen community ties. Parkside Primary School in Goole, a long-time participant, continues to champion the programme’s impact on young learners.
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