Government officials and rail industry leaders gathered at Siemens Mobility’s manufacturing and rail services center in Lexington, North Carolina on April 3 to mark a key milestone in American rail manufacturing. Site construction is complete, production is underway, and the first locally built passenger coaches are on track for delivery in Summer 2026.
The $220m facility is Siemens Mobility’s newest manufacturing location in the United States and will play a critical role in meeting growing demand for passenger rail across the country. First announced in March 2023, the greenfield Lexington site now spans ten buildings across 200 acres.
With more than 375 employees already hired, the site is on the way to meeting its commitment to create 500 new jobs by 2028, strengthening North Carolina’s economy and helping transform rail across the country. It is dedicated to manufacturing Siemens Venture passenger coaches—among the most modern and innovative in the North American market—and serving as the company’s East Coast rail services hub, supporting maintenance and overhaul work for bogies, locomotives, and coaches, with the potential to support light rail vehicles in the future.
Once fully operational, the state-of-the-art facility will be the first in North America to offer both coach and locomotive overhauls and leverage advanced digital technologies—including artificial intelligence, robotics, real‑time analytics, and augmented reality—to streamline operations, enhance decision‑making, and set a new global benchmark for automated manufacturing.
Ringing in the next generation of American rail, the site was strategically designed with a dedicated rail bridge that connects directly to the mainline, enabling finished trains to be shipped efficiently to customers across the East Coast and beyond.
“Siemens Mobility’s investment in North Carolina manufacturing underscores the importance of rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure here at home. The impact of this facility will be felt for decades, supporting passenger rail services like Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and helping deliver modern, reliable trains for travelers nationwide.”
– Steven Bradbury, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary
“North Carolina is a hub for innovation and a leader in advanced manufacturing and the clean tech economy,” said North Carolina Governor Josh Stein. “Siemens Mobility’s new facility will create more than 500 good-paying jobs in Davidson County and strengthen our state’s economy by nearly $1.6 billion over the next decade. This investment is a win for the entire State of North Carolina, and it strengthens our leadership in shaping the future of passenger rail in America.”
“Under President Trump and Secretary Duffy, America is building again,” said Federal Railroad Administrator David Fink. “Siemens’ new North Carolina plant showcases America’s investment in building a world-class rail system that will be a critical piece of the American economy. Siemens’ plant will fuel economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and deliver reliable transit for American families.”
“The Amtrak trainsets built at the Siemens Lexington facility will play a critical role in delivering a new era of passenger rail, starting with our Airo fleet, which will be the first trains manufactured at this site,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “This facility reflects the growing momentum behind passenger rail in America and our shared commitment to building an even more reliable network.”
“Siemens Mobility’s $220m investment in North Carolina is a great example of how we can rebuild America’s industrial base by revitalizing our transportation infrastructure. This facility will bring hundreds of good-paying, skilled jobs to Lexington, and strengthen American manufacturing for the next generation,” said Senator Ted Budd.
“Siemens Mobility’s investment in Lexington is a clear example of how North Carolina continues to lead in attracting world-class manufacturing,” said Senator Thom Tillis.
“This $220m facility is creating hundreds of good-paying jobs, strengthening our domestic supply chains, and showcasing the kind of advanced, high-tech manufacturing that is driving our economy forward. This project is delivering real economic opportunity for communities across our state and reinforcing North Carolina’s position as a hub for innovation and growth.”
“This is a major win for Lexington and Davidson County. Siemens Mobility’s investment means hundreds of high-quality jobs, a stronger economy for our community. North Carolina has the best workforce in the country, and now the future of American rail is being built right here at home, it’s truly great to see,” said Congressman Addison McDowell (NC‑06).
“North Carolina continues to be one of the best places to live, work, and grow a business. I’m excited to see Siemens Mobility make additional investments in our state to expand their American manufacturing footprint,” said Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07).
“Our $220m investment in Lexington reflects our long-term commitment to American manufacturing and to the communities that help power our industry,” said Tobias Bauer, CEO of Siemens Mobility North America. “By creating more than 500 skilled jobs and expanding our U.S. production and service footprint, we are bringing advanced rail manufacturing closer to our East Coast customers while strengthening support for partners across the country. With a truly end-to-end rail portfolio built in America, we are well positioned to help shape the next chapter of American rail.”
Located in Davidson County in the heart of the Piedmont Triad, Lexington offers access to a strong workforce and key transportation networks. Supported in part by a Job Development Investment Grant from the State of North Carolina—projected to add $1.6 billion to the state’s economy over 12 years—the Lexington facility builds on Siemens’ broader commitment to American industry.
Across all businesses, Siemens employs approximately 45,000 people in the United States, works with 12,000 suppliers, and operates 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide, having invested $700m in U.S. manufacturing and more than $20bn in its technology stack since 2007 to support the next era of digital and data‑driven transformation.
Together with its customers and partners, Siemens Mobility is advancing the next generation of rail from its new home in Lexington, NC —building trains for Americans, by Americans.
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