Siemens expands train factory in Munich: 500 new jobs and vision for the future!

Siemens expands train factory in Munich: 500 new jobs and vision for the future!

The Siemens train factory in Munich-Allach has received a major upgrade. On Monday, the expansion of the already renowned production facility was officially opened, which is now considered one of the most modern Zugniks in Europe. This new development not only brings a breath of fresh air into production, but also creates a lot of new jobs. World reports that the factory's usable area has been doubled and expanded to more than 100,000 square meters. This means that the latest technologies, including AI-based software solutions and laser-guided installations, can now be used effectively.

Thanks to an investment of around 250 million euros that has flowed into new buildings and technologies since 2023, Siemens is now ready to produce the Vectron locomotives and Vectouro passenger cars in larger quantities in the future. Another exciting advance is the new robots and production methods: a welding robot that can move components up to nine meters long will be used in production. Siemens Press highlights that production capacity will be expanded to up to 385 Vectron locomotives and 180 passenger cars per year.

New jobs and modern technologies

The expansion will create over 500 new jobs, meaning that around 2,500 people are now employed at the location. This is not only a win for Siemens, but also brings economic stimulus for the entire Munich region. It is planned that the number of employees will increase to over 2,500 by 2028. Locomotive Report describes that the new employees will be used in a variety of areas such as mechatronics, metalworking and welding.

The factory expansion is viewed as a positive signal for Germany as a location. Nevertheless, there are also voices within Siemens that consider the railway division to no longer be suitable for the group. The pressure is growing on CEO Roland Busch to possibly outsource the rail business. At the same time, Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility, emphasizes the synergies between traditional train construction and modern AI technology.

The challenges of the market

The industry is changing rapidly and the rail division is facing challenges. It is often described as project-driven and volatile. However, automation does not stand still: the production rate of locomotives has increased impressively from one per week to almost two per day. Despite the critical voices, Busch maintains the importance of the railway division for Siemens.

In the future, the expanded factory will also have a Rail Service Center that has been expanded by three zones and will be able to handle up to 80 locomotive overhauls annually. This underlines Siemens' commitment to quality and service and shows that the future of mobility in Munich-Allach is being actively shaped.