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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
David Laister

New rail research facility in Goole will be an innovation express for supply chain SMEs

The regional voice of the rail supply industry has welcomed the go-ahead for the new engineering research centre at Goole.

As reported, the University of Birmingham - supported by Siemens Mobility - has secured £15 million for a centre of excellence to be developed alongside the emerging train manufacturing plant in the port town. It is part of a £106 million package that also includes substantial industry funding.

Rail Industry Association North said the Centre of Excellence for Railway Through-Life Engineering will encourage innovation across the wider supply chain.

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