Siemens donates former train carriage to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

FORMER HEATHROW EXPRESS CARRIAGE WILL ENHANCE REALISM FOR FIREFIGHTERS PREPARING FOR RAIL EMERGENCIES

- By DEBORAH HALL

A FORMER Heathrow Express train carriage has been donated to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

Siemens Mobility has provided the carriage to enhance firefighters' training capabilities for major incidents and civil emergencies.

Phil Shillito, Chief Fire Officer, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Siemens Mobility for this generous donation.

"The addition of a real train carriage at our training site is a rare and valuable asset.

"It will significantly enhance the realism of our training scenarios and better prepare our firefighters for emergencies involving rail transport.

"This is not something that's often available to fire and rescue services, and it will make a real difference in our ability to protect the communities we serve."

The initiative underscores Siemens Mobility's commitment to social value and circularity, minimising waste and emphasising sustainability through the reuse and repurpose of materials.