The company said the investment marked the beginning of a brand-new industry in the US with production set to begin in 2026. Siemens Mobility is set to build its first high-speed rail factory in the US, with plans for a $60m facility in New York to build high-speed trains for the Brightline West line in California and Nevada. The almost 300,000-square-foot facility will be built in the village of Horseheads, New York over the next two years. Production at the site is expected to begin in 2026 with the construction of the first American Pioneer 220 trains.
Siemens said the location of the new factory was chosen due to the existing workforce in the area and its industrial history, with funding from the local government towards construction also likely a factor in the manufacturer’s decision.