Creating social value across Britain

We are committed to creating long-term, positive impacts on the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of people.

Our approach

We believe social value is about doing the right thing, shaping our business practices to create positive outcomes for local communities, our customers, employees, supply chain, the natural environment and wider society.

Our social value framework identifies our social value themes and goals to focus our efforts and maximise impact.

Our Social Value Framework

Our impact at a glance

Our social value themes

Employment, Skills and Education

We’ve been increasing opportunities and access to employment, skills and education through our STEM, entry-level talent, targeted recruitment and employee development programmes.

Investing in tomorrow’s workforce, today

Our entry-level talent (ELT) programme generated almost £11 million in social value in 2025. This year we have 264 ELT members, made up of 180 apprentices, 59 graduates and 25 interns, making up over 5% of our workforce.

We work with local schools through our STEM programmes to support the next generation into careers in rail. This includes working with Primary Engineer in Goole, arranging site visits at our train depots and delivering engaging careers sessions.

Find out more about our Primary Engineer programme here.

Upskilling our employees

In 2024, our employees collectively completed 180,398 learning hours, of which 78,059 were digital learning hours. Through our learning platform, MyLearningWorld, we offer thousands of courses, from soft skills to role-specific training. This allows everyone the flexibility to shape their personal and professional goals.

Hands-on work experience for future talent

We welcomed local students to various sites across the country and supported the TransPennine Route Upgrade Alliance with hands-on work experience. Across two weeks, students in Chippenham explored engineering roles, built railway safety systems, assembled location cabinets, and learned about career pathways. These experiences gave young people practical skills, confidence, and inspiration to pursue careers in rail and engineering.

Wellbeing

Nothing is more important than the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities around us. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, we aim to support local needs and promote public safety across the rail network.

Keeping young people safe

The Rail Safe Friendly initiative delivers virtual safety education to young people, teaching them about the dangers of trespassing on railways. Siemens Mobility has been a gold member since 2024, supporting 186 schools throughout 2025, particularly in disadvantaged areas, in accessing the safety lessons.

Learn more about our partnership with Rail Safe Friendly here.

Volunteering across the country

We’re proud of the collective impact our volunteering has through the 5,929 hours our employees spent in local communities this year. From mentoring young people at Youth Zones, to transforming community spaces in Goole, we aim to make a positive difference. Through partnerships and hands-on support, we’re continuing to help communities thrive while strengthening local connections.

Donating to causes with impact

In 2025, we donated over £54,000 to multiple organisations. We also launched our first charity partnership with Samaritans, donating £25,000 to support mental health across the rail network. This partnership has been strengthened consistently with fundraising and volunteering efforts throughout the year.

You can learn more about our partnership with Samaritans here.

Natural Environment

We strive to protect and enhance the natural environment in the areas where we operate to benefit our people, our communities and nature.

The Conservation Volunteers

We continue our valued partnership with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), volunteering a total of 770 hours, enabling us to make tangible improvements for people and nature in the areas where we operate. In August, eight members of our Rail Infrastructure senior leadership team volunteered with TCV at Rowheath Pavilion in Birmingham which encourages engagement with nature for the local youth.

Preserving rail heritage in historic environments

In the year of Railway 200, we have continued to celebrate and preserve the history of rail. We have supported 8 community led initiatives across the country including eight volunteers supporting the historic Poppleton Community Railway Nursery, the last of its kind in the UK, by assisting with horticultural tasks to maintain its welcoming environment. These efforts nurture a sense of pride in our shared rail heritage.

Repurposing former assets for the community

A former rail carriage was repurposed and donated by Siemens Mobility to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to enhance their training capabilities. This facilitates realistic scenarios for multi-agency training, preparing emergency services for major incidents and civil emergencies. All while extending our products life cycle and reducing waste

Spending with SMEs

We continue to champion local SMEs within our supply chain. 34% of our UK spend is with SMEs to strengthen the UK rail supply chain and support local communities. This includes Newby Foundries in the West Midlands, a supplier of high-quality cast components. By providing technical guidance and upfront tooling investment, we’ve helped to integrate them into our supply chain.

Social value in procurement

We included a social value weighting in the procurement process for the construction of our £100m Rail Technology Centre in Chippenham. Bowmer + Kirkland submitted a variety of social value commitments, which they have been delivering since successfully winning the contract. Working with The RISE Trust, they transformed an outdoor space for families, creating a safe, welcoming area for children.

Reducing barriers to supply chain opportunities

Our Supply Chain Management team work with our recruitment suppliers nationwide to identify talent with barriers to work and support individuals into fulfilling roles across our business. Each supplier delivers tailored programmes, resulting in 13 successful hires in 2025.

One successful candidate, Christopher Seabourne, said, “After transitioning from the military, working as a contractor with Siemens Mobility through Rullion has been one of the most fulfilling steps in my civilian career. The role gave me a strong sense of purpose, teamwork, and structure - values that align closely with what many of us experienced in the Forces.”

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We support underrepresented groups within our workforce and local communities.

Disability Confident Leaders

We are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Leader status, following validation by the Business Disability Forum. This recognition reflects our proactive approach to recruiting, retaining and developing disabled employees. This includes the 1-year DFN Project SEARCH programme, supporting five young adults with learning disabilities transition from education into employment.

Read more about our special educational needs (SEND) programme here.

Creating pathways into work

We have engaged with the 10,000 Black Interns (10kBI) programme to open more opportunities for Black students and graduates. Our involvement with 10kBI has increased the reach of our opportunities and welcomed fresh talent.

Working with universities, the programme aims to address underrepresentation by offering paid internships for meaningful work experience and professional development.

Celebrating community Pride across the country

We celebrated individuality and belonging at Pride events in Swindon, Ashby, and Goole. Employees marched, hosted STEM activities, and engaged communities while championing diversity and inclusion. Our Pride at Mobility network earned a special mention at the British LGBT Awards for their range of impactful initiatives.

Read more about the Pride events we have supported here.

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Continuing our commitment to social value

We are proud with what we have achieved so far but recognise there is still work to be done. We are committed to continue maturing our approach, further embedding social value into business-as-usual.

Our focus areas include:

Continuing to review and refine our core reporting metrics, align with industry create a common set of social value indicators for the British rail industry.
Quantitative and qualitative data improvements build a full picture of the value being created, understand where improvements can be made and to accurately represent our impact.
Seeking opportunities to collaborate with customers, supply chain and the wider industry to harness the collective force of the rail industry.
Building on partnerships to deliver long-term impact within the areas we work.