Most Londoners probably haven’t heard of Goole – but the capital has had a huge impact on the fortunes of this small Yorkshire town.
Last year, Siemens’ new train factory in Goole announced its first order: Tube trains for TfL. Up to half of the new Piccadilly line train fleet will be built there, employing up to 700 people in engineering and manufacturing, 250 in construction and 1,700 across the broader supply chain.
