Siemens Opens $220M Lexington Rail Plant, 500+ Jobs
Summary
NCDOT announces Siemens Mobility opened a new passenger rail manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC. The $220 million investment will create more than 500 jobs. The state contributed $9.4 million for highway and rail projects supporting the facility. NC By Train expects to receive new passenger cars from Siemens as soon as 2027. The release also announces the Spring Litter Sweep volunteer initiative and recognizes two NCDOT employees who donated kidneys.
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NCDOT announces the opening of Siemens Mobility's new passenger rail manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC. The company invested $220 million in the state-supported facility, which will construct rail cars for nationwide use. The state contributed $9.4 million toward necessary highway and rail infrastructure projects to support the facility's opening.
The announcement is informational and does not impose compliance obligations. Affected parties include local communities benefiting from job creation and NC By Train, which will receive new passenger cars from Siemens beginning in 2027. The release also promotes the Spring Litter Sweep volunteer initiative and recognizes NCDOT employees' organ donations during National Donate Life Month.
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This Week at NCDOT: Siemens Rail Event, Spring Litter Sweep, Employee Kidney Donation
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​ ​​RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.
​ Siemens Mobility Rail Event
A state-supported facility that is constructing rail cars to be used nationwide is now open in North Carolina.
State and local officials joined Siemens Mobility last week as the company opened a new passenger rail manufacturing facility in Lexington.
Gov. Josh Stein said the $220 million investment will create more than 500 jobs and bolster the state's role in advanced manufacturing.
The state committed a $9.4 million ​investment for necessary highway and rail projects to support the opening of the facility.
NC By Train anticipates receiving new passenger cars from Siemens as soon as 2027.
Spring Litter Sweep
The N.C. Department of Transportation is gearing up for its Spring Litter Sweep.
The biannual cleanup invites volunteers statewide to help clear roadside litter.
Officials say the effort keeps communities clean and protects the environment.
To learn more about Litter Sweep or to sign up visit the Litter Sweep website.
Employee Kidney Donation
A couple of NCDOTÂ employees recently gave the gift of life, going beyond the job of public service.
April is National Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about organ donation.
The two NCDOT employees are being recognized after each donated a kidney to members in their communities.
North Carolinians can sign up to be an organ donor when applying for or renewing a driver's license through the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles website.
For more information about NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 707-2660.
NCDOT
4/10/2026 3:34 PM
Published Date:
4/10/2026
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