New train manufacturing plant set to inject £2.7m into East Yorkshire economy

A Yorkshire construction company has announced that it expects its new train manufacturing plant to inject nearly £3m into the local economy.

GMI Construction Group (GMI) has predicted that its £35m contract to build a train manufacturing plant in Goole, will inject “at least” £2.7m into the local economy.

The firm has created 250 jobs within the local supply chain with the new plant and is also supporting employment skills as part of its contract with Siemens Mobility.

The site will be made up of five main buildings housing train body construction, assembly, testing and commissioning, and dedicated office space.

Lee Powell, divisional managing director at GMI, commented: “The economic benefits of the GMI Construction programme will be long-lasting for the area and stretches far beyond the local wage bill.

“We are committed to supporting local jobs and skills and we are working with employment and training initiatives in the area as well as forging links with educational establishments.”

As part of the project, GMI has created four new apprenticeships and has safeguarded a further six apprentice positions. It is also hosting educational visits and workshops for schools, colleges, and universities and will offer five university or college work placements.

Jack Sheard, from Goole, who is an apprentice quality surveyor, said: “Being a young apprentice with GMI is really beneficial, due to the level of support I can count on. This is a huge opportunity for me and it’s all on my doorstep.”

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