# Siemens Mobility opens UK manufacturing line for traction switchgear in Hebburn

Siemens Mobility Limited introduced a new dedicated manufacturing line for its Sitras ASG25 air-insulated switchgear at its plant in Hebburn, Tyneside, UK. The first UK-manufactured units were built for the East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade programme.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-05-14
- Where: Hebburn, Tyneside, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: Sitras ASG25 air-insulated switchgear for AC traction power supply
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens Mobility](https://endata.com/companies/8666.md)

## Sources

- [news.siemens.co.uk](https://news.siemens.co.uk/news/siemens-mobility-opens-uk-manufacturing-line-for-traction-switchgear), 2019-05-14: "Siemens Mobility Limited has announced the introduction of a new dedicated manufacturing line for its Sitras ASG25 equipment, the company’s air-insulated 25 kV switchgear for AC traction power supply."

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