Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator David Fink joined Siemens Mobility in Lexington to celebrate the opening of Siemens’ new state-of-the-art passenger rail car manufacturing facility. The new facility will spur $1.6 billion in economic growth for the state’s economy through 2038.

“Siemens Mobility’s investment in North Carolina manufacturing underscores the importance of rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure here at home,” said Deputy U.S. Transportation Secretary Steve Bradbury. “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.”

Siemens Mobility employs 300 skilled workers and expects to have 500 employees by 2028 to manufacture passenger coaches using parts from more than 75 North Carolina-based suppliers. The 200-acre facility will produce vehicles for Amtrak’s Airo fleet, which will serve 17 states on the East Coast and in the Pacific Northwest. The first Airo passenger coaches are scheduled to be delivered this summer.

“Under President Trump, America is building again,” said FRA Administrator David Fink. “Siemens Mobility’s investment is a clear signal of industry confidence in this President’s ability to clear hurdles that held American manufacturing back under the last administration. These spectacular American-made coach vehicles will not only reshore American jobs but also help bring about the Golden Age of Rail Travel.”

In addition to FRA Administrator David Fink, attendees for the ribbon-cutting included North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, U.S. Representative Addison McDowell (NC-06), Amtrak President Roger Harris, North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson, City of Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes, and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Mobility Tobi Bauer.