Having defeated Dewsbury Rams on the road last week and local rivals Swinton Lions on Good Friday Gary Thorton’s side were looking for another defining performance on home soil.  It took just four minutes for the Hornets to open the scoring Emmerson Whittel made a line break through the middle to score next to the sticks the Hornets continued to show their attacking credentials as Myles Harrop took advantage of another penalty to find the try line Momentum continued to swing in the Hornets’ direction with Tom Ashton on the receiving end of a string of passes following a scrum on Goole’s 10m line to add his name to the scoresheet.  in-form winger Forber got himself on the scoresheet after a Greg McNally bomb the Hornets’ number five strolling over with ease to give the Hornets a 24-0 advantage at the break.  The Vikings came out with the bit between their teeth after half-time and it took them just a minute to get their first points of the game as powerful outside back Manoa Wacokecoke scored.  half-back Else got himself on the scoresheet this time going from provider to scorer with a run on the inside to make it 34-6 after 53 minutes and this time the ball was worked to the near side of the field for Deane Meadows to power his way over despite the best efforts of the Vikings’ right-edge defence Forber made sure of his hat-trick moments later sprinting down the touchline to make it 44-6 He grabbed his fourth of the afternoon on the full-time hooter with Morgan Punchard converting to bring up the half-centry for the Hornets Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DR Tel: 01706 648 004Email: info@hornetsrugbyleague.com site by fluidcm.co.uk Hull FC can confirm that Zach Jebson has joined Goole Vikings on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season who has made ten appearances for the club since his senior debut in 2023 heads to the Betfred League One side for some important game time over the coming months Jebson has lined up for the Black & Whites reserves side several times in 2025 but is yet to make a first-team appearance The club maintains the option to recall the player after two-weeks The club wishes Zach all the best for the remainder of the season the Black & Whites travel to AMT Headingley for.. 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Hull FC's U18s went down 16-30 to Wigan Warriors at the.. ticket & match info and video content from the Black and Whites LONDON BRONCOS V GOOLE VIKINGS (by David Ballheimer) London Broncos slumped out of the BetFred Challenge Cup at the second round stage losing 17–10 at home to newcomers Goole Vikings playing their first ever competitive match in professional rugby league one entirely merited as Goole dominated most of the last 55 minutes and whilst there are a large number of mitigating factors the rugby league world won’t know or care about them Only five of the Broncos appeared for the team last season the latter a solitary Challenge Cup appearance at Warrington though he was in numerous Super League 21-man squads and a large number of 17 were making their first appearances at this level It also didn’t help that London had not enjoyed the benefit of a friendly fixture the one at North Wales being cancelled because of problems with the opponents’ home stadium so this was a group of players who had not played together none of that seemed to matter as the Broncos started brightly and they tested the resolve of the Goole defensive line A couple of penalties helped to set up a good position and scrum-half Connor O’Beirne made a diagonal run through a couple of tacklers before touching down Goole coughed up the ball inside their own 10-metre line Adebiyi charged through two defenders and was able to get the ball down and O’Beirne stretched the London lead to 10 points A poor London last-tackle kick was caught by Jamie Shaull – a player with more Super League matches than the combined total of the entire Broncos 17 – in the in-goal area but his attempt to make a quick restart was stopped by Lovell’s tackle earning the skipper a 10-minute sit-down in the sin-bin once more failing to ground the ball over the try-line and a pass out to unmarked winger Thomas Halliday going just in front of the winger before bouncing into touch Instead of the boost of holding out with a man short the Broncos started making mistakes in their handling they remained sound and it looked like they might make it to half-time with their 10-point lead Leighton Ball stepped into touch after gathering a Reece Dean kick just inside the field of play giving Goole six more tackles inside the Broncos 10 Dean’s long pass finding Halliday who was able to ground the ball before being bundled over the sideline A magnificent kick from Dean left London with an advantage of just four points The second half showed how important a try on the stroke of the hooter can be Every Goole attack went deep into London territory and when the Broncos tried to make yards they made handling errors and it was not until the 52nd minute that they had a single play in Vikings territory that Goole would level the scores and that moment arrived in 57th minute when Thomas Minns a Harlequins player on loan from Leeds in 2014 took a pass from Josh Guzdek and made a break from inside his own 40 burst through an uneven defensive line and outsprinted the cover all the way to the try-line The Goole defence did something that Super League teams struggled to do last season stop a charging Lewis Bienik close to the line and they rolled him over onto his back joined the players held up – the referee made the ruling half a dozen times in all The Broncos were attacking down the right side when Luke Polselli attempted a pass out towards the wing The pass was intercepted by Mackenzie Harman who ran all the way under the posts to make Dean’s conversion automatic There was more than enough time for London to fight back and at least level the scores A powerful run gave Goole the position to set up a drop goal and Dean sent the ball between the uprights to give the Vikings a two-score lead with less than five minutes remaining They were never going to surrender that position Privacy Policy Wakefield Trinity will host Goole Vikings in their Round Three Betfred Challenge Cup clash The game was due to be held at Goole’s home ground but after an agreement between the two clubs it will see the meeting played at the DIY Kitchens Stadium on Saturday 8th February (KO: 3pm) Goole earned their place in Round Three after a 17-10 victory over Championship side Their team boasts a number of familiar faces to Trinity fans with former players Thomas Minns and Jamie Shaul amongst their ranks Tickets for the game will be available tomorrow We will update on our social media when they are available for purchase Please note that this game is NOT included within your 2025 Season Ticket and all seating will be on a first come first serve basis we will have Premium Tickets priced at £35 each This includes a premium seat within the Neil Fox MBE Stand access to a corporate lounge with cash bar food options and exclusive pre and post match interviews council events and updates from across the East Riding which is secure and you can choose to stop receiving emails at any time Find out more in our Privacy notice Would you like to take part in simple surveys and help us improve other online services Your feedback could not be submitted due to a server error Goole station visitors are reminded that Network Rail’s subway pump replacement project will get under way next week involves installing new equipment at both sides of Boothferry Road While the changes will not completely resolve the flooding issue they will allow a much improved response to incidents and vastly reduce disruption said: “We’re aware that flooding at Goole subway has long been a concern for residents and rail passengers “We recognise the importance of this issue and thank everyone who uses the subway or lives nearby for their patience and understanding while we carry out the improvements.” One section at a time will be closed when work starts on Monday 17 February to maintain pedestrian access to the station and shops Both platforms will remain open and accessible throughout Motorists are reminded that temporary road lane closures will be in place on Boothferry Road to allow the improvements to take place The project has a July target for completion and most of the work will take place on weekdays between 7am and 5pm to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years GOOLE VIKINGS gave Dean Roberts a debut in Sunday’s win at Newcastle Thunder after he recently joined the club The 28-year-old forward started the season at Hunslet making twelve appearances on loan from Featherstone and has previously played for Doncaster and Hemel Stags Goole added him to their squad ahead of the Easter weekend Coach Scott Taylor said: “Jack and Dean bring vast experience of the game at this level and a toughness and physicality in the way they play “Kye has been in really good form at KR in their Reserve side and is ready to test himself in first-team competition.” Goole were without Thomas Minns and Misi Taulapapa through injury at the weekend while Neil Tchamambe was unavailable due to commitments with parent club Wakefield Veteran utility Taulapapa has a calf tear which will sideline him for the next couple of weeks His absence was tempered by the return of former Sheffield and Dewsbury back Josh Guzdek Daryl Powell has named a strong squad to face Goole Vikings in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup game The game will see the newly formed Vikings head to the DIY Kitchens Stadium for the Round 3 clash on Saturday 8th February Having beaten London Broncos 17-10 in the previous round Goole will be hoping to pull off another upset Wakefield Trinity will open their competitive fixtures for 2025 with a close to full strength squad with just a few players rested following Powell’s confirmation of Cam Scott and Seth Nikotemo’s injuries New signing Caius Faatili is included immediately and will potentially make his first appearance in a Trinity shirt just days after landing in the UK Trinity fans could also be in line to see Tom Johnstone back in the Red White and Blue after recovering from his offseason surgery Thomas Doyle and Matty Russell are also included in the squad after coming through some offseason injuries Tickets for the game are still available from the Trinity retail store and via our online ticket office.  Ticket PricesAdults – £15Concessions – £12Juniors – £5 An investment of £2.2m will help address the long-standing issue of flooding at Goole station subway The project involves removing the pump and drainage system at the level crossing and installing new equipment at both sides of Boothferry Road more practical access to allow Network Rail’s team to maintain the system in the event of flooding Only one subway at a time will be closed to minimise disruption and ensure pedestrians can still access the station and nearby shops Temporary road lane closures will be in place on Boothferry Road to allow the improvements to take place with the partial closure of the station side subway on the north side of Boothferry Road The project has a July target for completion Most of the work will be carried on weekdays between 7am and 5pm but some Saturday night shifts may be required towards the end of the project.  “We recognise the importance of this issue and while this work will not completely resolve the problem it will help alleviate the disruption caused by flooding “We would like to thank all who use the subway or live nearby for their patience and understanding while we carry out the improvements.” Residents who would like to ask our team questions about the project are welcome to a community drop-in event at The Courtyard on Boothferry Road from 3.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday 22 January The work is part of a wider £60m investment on improving drainage across the rail network in Yorkshire and the North East MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Goole Vikings London Broncos will kickstart the 2025 season with a Challenge Cup tie against League One Goole Vikings at Rosslyn Park on Saturday 25th (12:30pm ko) Mike Eccles has said he is proud to have made it to the start line after a huge transition period for the club after relegation from Super League and the departure of David Hughes as owner A huge amount of the squad from last season have departed for pastures new and this weekend Eccles has named 8 triallists and 6 new signings in the 21-man squad.  The trialists named in the squad are; Chris Ball Chris Ball and Charlie Randall have both stepped up from last season's Reserve team Tyler Kearsey was most recently playing with London Chargers Matt Ross & Aaron Small were in League One at Cornwall Jack Ryan at Hammersmith Hill Hoists & Jerome Yates & Leighton Ball both previously at West Warriors The duo from Wigan Kian McDermott & Lucas Mason are also both named in the 21-man after agreeing loan moves to the club on Thursday Sam Winney & Curtis Davies could all make their debuts if named in the matchday squad The squads named by both sides are as follow; Speaking to London Broncos media Mike Eccles says he is proud at how far the club has come but has also moved to tell fans that the plan will be to build through the season and make sure of safety in the Championship before daring to dream of loftier ambitions You can watch the full interview with Mike BELOW! Sadiq Adebiyi says he is ready to take on a new role within the London Broncos squad Now aged 28 the Nigerian born forward believes he now has the experience to pass on to the younger members of the squad; “I’ve got a bit of experience now “I’m hoping to take up more of a leadership role this year and help as much as I can and really build on last year and hopefully make this year very successful.” It is expected that Sid will play a key role in the team this season and has spoken about the excitement of playing a game this weekend after a tough pre-season; I’ve done a few pre-season’s now myself and now is the exciting part because you’ve done the hard bit “We have done the cold nights and the early mornings so now you’re just raring to go and get that first hit-out.” Tickets for this game are still available and are priced at £15 adults Junior season ticket holders can come for free BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!! London Broncos Director of Rugby & Performance Mike Eccles says there were still plenty of positives despite defeat in the Challenge Cup to Goole Vikings The Challenge Cup was the opening game of the season and also the first opportunity for Eccles to see his new team in action A new team which included 8 trialists in the 18 man matchday squad After taking an early lead through tries from Connor O’Beirne and Sadiq Adebiyi Goole scored three tries to win 10-17 and progress to the 3rd round Watch the full post match interview with Mike Eccles below If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT Current threat level: SUBSTANTIAL A 20-year-old man from Goole has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East Jordan Richardson (31/07/2004) of Oliver Close is charged with one offence of engaging in conduct in preparation of an act of terrorism contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 He appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court today (Monday December 23) and has been remanded in custody The next hearing will take place at the Central Criminal Court on January 17 Richardson was arrested as part of pre-planned intelligence led operation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East A seven day Warrant of Further Detention was granted on Friday Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley is Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East He said: “This case will understandably cause significant concern to local communities in particular due to the time of year and following the tragic events in Germany at the weekend “For Counter Terrorism Policing and its partners public safety remains our priority at all times and an extensive and thorough investigation has led to the charges brought today “We’d like to reassure local people that this individual is believed to have been acting alone and there is currently no specific or increased threat to local communities as a result of this case the UK threat level remains at Substantial and history has shown us we can’t afford to be complacent Public vigilance is invaluable in supporting the efforts of Counter Terrorism Policing and its partners to protect our communities from harm “Every year thousands of reports from the public help police to respond early to potentially suspicious activity. If you see or hear something that doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts and ACT by reporting to police in confidence at gov.uk/ACT. In an emergency, always dial 999.” CloseHundreds of people were left without an internet connection after a car struck a telecoms cabinet in an East Yorkshire town About 800 residents were affected by the incident in Stanhope Street Humberside Police said it was believed a black Mini hit the cabinet at about 22:55 GMT before being driven away in the direction of Rawcliffe Road KCOM said the incident caused "very significant damage" to the cabinet and it was working around the clock "to get services up and running as soon as possible" Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here, external Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionEditor's recommendationsCar crash cuts internet for hundreds 00:00:11Car crash cuts internet for hundreds 0:11Up Next Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 00:01:15Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 1:15Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster Video 00:01:21Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster 1:21'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 00:01:20'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 1:20Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 00:02:54Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 2:54Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 00:01:32Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 1:32Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 00:01:11Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 1:11Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 00:00:50Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 0:50Ros Atkins on.. What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal 1:23Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 00:01:18Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 1:18Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released 00:00:46Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released 0:46Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial 00:01:17Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial The new site is part of a broader $310m investment strategy in East Yorkshire UK-based rail solutions company Siemens Mobility Ltd has unveiled its new rail components distribution centre in Goole Siemens Mobility is a subsidiary of German multinational Siemens AG The new site adds to Siemens’ existing operations in the Goole Rail Village a network of supplementary rail projects in the town Complementing the existing Kettering site in Northamptonshire this new facility will store and distribute rail components it will also play a key role in integrating the rail village into the broader UK rolling stock supply chain Siemens Mobility’s UK rail logistic operation is backed by a 30-person team overseeing materials management the company’s localised distribution strategy in the UK minimises road miles expressed his excitement about the new facility and emphasised its importance in the company’s mission to transform rail travel and transport in the UK alongside its sister facility in Kettering, will enable us to further enhance the delivery of materials to our fleets,” he added Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Councillor for Goole North “This new facility is the latest in a long line of investment by Siemens Mobility into Goole and the East Riding of Yorkshire more widely supporting local talent and investing in local communities.” The new distribution centre is part of Siemens Mobility’s broader investment of up to $310m (£240m) in the Goole Rail Village The overall investment will bring up to 1,000 new jobs to the region It also includes a new bogie assembly and service centre Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Motor Auction Group (MAG) has announced four new hires who will be running its new £5m purpose-built LCV auction site in Goole Gemma Stokes has been appointed assistant centre manager Jaqueline Swaine is MAG’s vendor and buyer manager and Samantha Wray has been appointed vendor manager said: “All our teams are working closely to seamlessly transfer our weekly LCV sale over from our Bawtry site to Goole for the end of March “We continue to put the finishing touches to the new site’s refurbishment centre “A few vehicles have already arrived on site for the first sale and we expect to be fully operational by the end of April.” The Goole site will host its first LCV sale on 27 March at 10:30am The site will grow to running two auctions per week by the summer and selling 12,000 used LCVs per annum The Bawtry site will return to hosting specialist auctions for its customers and will accommodate any additional vehicle storage needs Tagged with: Motor Auction Group to open £5m physical LCV auction centre MAG’s ‘one-off’ sale raises almost £5,000 for hospice Motor Auction Group auctions Arnold Clark stock Dealers pass over poor condition vans at auction You must be logged in to post a comment a UK based car finance provider authorised and regulated by .. Wishing all our customers and connections a super successful handover day #NewRegDay Use the affordable Keytracker intelligent locker system to securely automate the drop-off and collection lockers .. renowned for their top-quality paint and fabric protection systems We are pleased to share the launch of our new partnership with live-streaming service How will you adapt to higher National Insurance and general employment costs View Results Find out more in our Privacy notice. Would you like to take part in simple surveys and help us improve other online services? The partnership will see Hull KR players join up with the Vikings for game time and experience as League One’s newest club look to go from strength to strength in their first season. So far, the partnership has seen young Robins, Lennie Ellis and Leo Tennison join Goole. Last weekend, both players featured in the Vikings’ 1895 Cup 26-18 win over North Wales Crusaders. who made his first team debut in 2023 against Wigan Warriors will look to get game time at the Vikings and strengthen their pack ahead of the Betfred League One season The 19-year-old impressed whilst on dual-reg at Featherstone Rovers and the Robins’ Reserves last season and will now be looking to do the same again when representing Goole We wish Leo all the best during his loan at the Vikings PHILIP SHERRATT attends the opening ceremony for Siemens Mobility’s new factory in East Yorkshire and sees how new Piccadilly Line trains are being built Investment in transport in London benefits the whole of the UK That was the overriding message on 3October at the opening event for Siemens Mobility’s new rail manufacturing facility at Goole in East Yorkshire the site has been mobilising production of new 2024 stock trains for London Underground’s Piccadilly Line for several months now but the event marked the first time the doors of the factory had been opened for this work to be inspected Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan performed the official opening ceremony Siemens’ journey to the opening of the factory at Goole has taken 10 years having previously been Project Director for the establishment of new wind turbine manufacturing facilities in nearby Hull Having failed to win the Elizabeth Line rolling stock contract he says Siemens determined that to bid for contracts on a like-for-like basis it needed to build trains in the UK This is a premium article and requires an active subscription You will need your print Customer ID ready to set up an account you'll find this on your welcome email and cover sheet delivered with each print magazine Register now Key Publishing Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with Company Number 2713662 Mind the Gap: Join the Place North Viability Gap Campaign The venue is owned by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and leased long-term to Goole Town Council Demolition of the old stand and buildings at the Victoria Pleasure Ground has begun ahead of construction of a two-storey pavilion Scunthorpe-based Britcon is the main contractor for the scheme and has been on site since November carrying out preparatory works Goole Town Council also worked alongside specialist sports consultants Steve Wells Associates on the project will see a full-size artificial 3G pitch installed by S&C Slatter Goole was allocated £25m from the government’s Town Deal funds in 2021 alongside support from the Football Foundation said: “The end product is going to be far bigger and better than anything we could ever have envisaged “It will undoubtedly make an enormous difference to the sports teams that already play at the VPG as well as hundreds of local children who play for grassroots teams but currently have to travel outside Goole for training and many other local groups and organisations that will be able to make use of the new and improved facilities we’ll be doing our utmost to keep disruption to user groups and nearby residents to a minimum over the coming weeks and months but we’d ask everyone to bear with us as we work to deliver sports facilities that the town can be proud of and which will undoubtedly help to bring more people into the town centre Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" secure your ticket to this dedicated event and join senior figures from Caddick and Muse at @TheDock Tech Campus in Hull on 15 May The council approved plans for a 200-home development on land on Colonial Street in July 2023 and has started a two-week public consultation Register for free Yorkshire property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Stay updated on the latest news and views in Yorkshire property views and opportunities in Yorkshire property By subscribing, you are agreeing to Place Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports faster tube journeys and regional growth will be delivered thanks to a new rail manufacturing plant officially opened by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh today (3 October 2024) The Secretary of State will attend Siemens’ Rail Village in Goole to celebrate the formal opening of its new £200 million site The plant will be home to hundreds of high-skilled jobs where almost 100 new state-of-the-art Piccadilly Line trains will be manufactured and assembled Siemens Mobility is also announcing up to a further £40 million towards a new Bogie Assembly and Service Centre at the site which will create up to 200 extra jobs The world class hub has been made possible by the government’s funding settlements with Transport for London (TfL) giving Siemens the confidence to invest in the site It represents the scale of what can be achieved through joint public and private sector support – and underlines the government’s commitment to attracting international investment The grand opening comes ahead of the government’s International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024 which will bring together some of the world’s most influential companies and major investors The summit will be an opportunity for the Prime Minister and Cabinet to outline how the government will provide the certainty and opportunities businesses need to make Britain the best place in the world to invest The government is focused on creating the conditions for businesses to invest We will fix the foundations by investing in the jobs industries and infrastructure of the future to rebuild Britain and make everyone the Transport Secretary is working to end the ‘boom and bust’ approach to rail manufacturing by delivering a long-term industrial strategy for rolling stock world-class facility will be transformational to Goole and its people providing a boost to the region’s economy and supporting hundreds of skilled jobs Its opening demonstrates the importance of high quality long-term investment to pave the way for employment and growth I know how vital rail manufacturing is to our economy which is why we will not sit on our hands when it comes to supporting it the cycle of boom-and-bust has held back this sector That’s why I am determined to put an end to the stop-start approach to investment and provide the industry with the certainty it needs to deliver a railway that is fit for the future The new Piccadilly Line trains are expected to start serving the London Underground network next year extra services for passengers and increased capacity They will be fully air-conditioned and more accessible creating more comfortable journeys for the travelling public This train manufacturing facility in Goole is a fantastic example of the expertise we don’t have and how investment in London benefits the whole country where the new state-of-the-art Piccadilly line trains will be built will create up to 900 direct jobs and support another 1,700 in the supply chain delivering great benefits to the wider UK economy I’m excited to continue working together with the new government to build a better After more than a decade of tremendous dedication and hard work we have officially opened our state-of-the-art Rail Village in Goole which is testament to our commitment to the North of England None of this would have been possible without the brilliance perseverance and passion of our people and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together We’ll assemble 80% of London’s new Piccadilly line trains and all future Siemens trains for the UK including our Verve battery train here in Goole and I’m pleased that we are supporting the local supply chain in the process Our further investment in the Bogie Assembly and Service Centre will only add to our ability to transform rail and transport for everyone Today’s announcement reinforces the Transport Secretary’s commitment to rebuild the railways and deliver infrastructure fit for the future and to strengthen connectivity and grow the economy Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Goole Vikings made their professional debut as they travelled to the capital to face London Broncos in Round Two of the Betfred Challenge Cup Follow the Betfred Challenge Cup on social media for all the latest news and updates - we are on Facebook, Instagram and X Saturday 7 June is Betfred Challenge Cup Finals Day 2025 – also including the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final, AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final, and RFL Champion Schools Year 7 Boys Final. 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Company Reg No. 3845473, VAT No. 168 8110 49Copyright © 2023 - Rugby Football League - All rights reserved London Broncos compete in the Championship - runners-up in Challenge Cup in 1999 Goole Vikings will enter into League One for the 2025 season Winners will play Wakefield Trinity in third round Commentary of Whitehaven v Swinton Lions available from 15:00 GMT Scott Taylor won the Challenge Cup three times as a player Those doomsayers preaching that the historic Challenge Cup has lost its sparkle clearly failed to get their message across to Goole Vikings Rugby league's newest professional club are making their return to the oldest domestic knock-out competition in the game for the first time since the 1930s the Vikings are headed for the capital in their first professional outing to face 1999 finalists London Broncos in round two "It's my first time as a professional head coach it's exciting for the team and the club we've all worked really hard up to now," Taylor told BBC Sport it'll be some of my players' biggest game of their careers so far I'm just trying to pass on my experience and the magic of the cup." Read the full piece here. 251Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWho's in action?published at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January12:49 GMT 24 JanuarySecond Round: London Broncos v Goole Vikings (12:30 GMT) Challenge Cup - Waterhead thought they had it over Leigh The first round brought some late drama live on BBC Sport as Waterhead Warriors sealed a late golden-point win after their opponents believed they had themselves sealed victory Hopefully the second round brings as much excitement as Championship side London Broncos host League One's latest additions who have been accepted into the division for the start of the 2025 season and will play their first ever Challenge Cup tie this weekend who'll be sure to include some familiar Super League faces in the squad for Saturday were runners-up in the competition in 1999 suffering a heavy 52-16 defeat to Leeds Rhinos in the last final at the original Wembley Stadium before it was redeveloped The Broncos played in the Super League in 2024 but struggled in the top flight losing ten consecutive games to start the season and were eventually relegated back to the Championship through the IMG grading system The Challenge Cup has a new format in 2025, with all 12 Super League clubs entering at the third-round stage early - see the full third-round draw here. 130Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHow can I watch?published at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January12:46 GMT 24 JanuaryAll times are GMT and subject to change BBC iPlayer You can watch live coverage of the Challenge Cup first round match between London Broncos and Goole Vikings on BBC iPlayer the Red Button and the BBC Sport website and app You can also catch-up on the action for up to 30 days on BBC iPlayer Saturday 25th JanuaryLondon Broncos v Goole Vikings Red Button and the BBC Sport website and app 72Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHow to get into rugby leaguepublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January12:46 GMT 24 JanuaryBBC Sport 'Rugby stopped me going off the rails' you don't have to play the full version of the game to be part of it fitness level or technical ability there is a version of rugby league that will suit you meeting new people and maybe even progressing to a higher level Hear from Goole's Brett Ferres as they prepare to play their first ever Betfred League One fixture this Sunday Goole Vikings are gearing up for their first season in Betfred League One which gets underway this weekend and their captain Brett Ferres is excited for the new challenge An experienced Ferres has over 300 Super League appearances to his name so is certainly the best equipped to lead the Vikings as they start their life in League One “I’m looking forward to it and I’m really excited,” Ferres said “We’re a completely brand-new team and we’re all looking forward to the challenge We’ve got a really good group together “I’m happy to be doing that [the captaincy] who I can hopefully guide and help to progress plus it takes a bit of pressure off Scott [Taylor] who runs some of behind-the-scenes things too.” whom he won promotion to the Championship with in 2023 He is one of Goole's high-profile recruits along with the likes of Jamie Shaul There has been a lot of attention surrounding newcomers Goole and their inclusion in the third tier To add Goole in to League One is fantastic but we’ve worked hard and had a great time together.” And Goole have already impressed in 2025 so far They learnt a lot about themselves in a pre-season friendly defeat against Featherstone Rovers before going on to dramatically beat London Broncos in the Second Round of the Challenge Cup and North Wales Crusaders in the latest of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup action “We’re excited to see where we can go this year and there's the Super Eights competition at the end of the year to work towards "Most League One teams will go into those with the pressure off as the Championship teams will be expecting to turn us all over but we'll work hard in the season towards this and then go in with a free hit and see where we’re at and what the benchmark is “I played in League One a few years ago and it’s a really tough competition There are a lot of young players who have come from Super League clubs that can still make a name for themselves who have dropped down for different reasons “Most clubs are spending a lot more money now Everyone wants to advance and try and push for promotion to the Championship." With League One set for its biggest year yet Ferres looked ahead to Round 1 this Sunday where Goole Vikings will begin their campaign away at Midlands Hurricanes “We’ve got a few long bus trips away so plenty of travelling – but I’m looking forward to spending time with the lads “Midlands have spent some money and have a great stadium but we're ready to put our best foot forward and enjoy the ride “The feeling never gets old for me and that’s why I’m still playing!" How do you think Goole Vikings will fare in 2025 Betfred League One competition The full fixture list for the new Betfred League One season can be found here Kick off your Magic Weekend with Magic Friday in Betfred League One as Newcastle host Workington 168 8110 49Copyright © 2023 - Rugby Football League - All rights reserved Goole Vikings winger Ben Hodder made history on in Sunday as he became the club’s first-ever amateur player to step up and make his professional debut - completing a remarkable personal journey after a life threatening accident.  Hodder’s debut came in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup clash against Betfred Championship side Barrow Raiders on Sunday a game that saw the Vikings test themselves against a higher-tier side.  But for the local debutant who has played the last seven years in the Yorkshire Men’s League with the club’s amateur squad this was more than a challenge - it was the culmination of years of hard work to achieve a special moment that may never have been.  "It was amazing to make my debut for a team where I’ve spent the last seven years playing," Hodder said “It was a massive step up - physically and mentally I’ve been pushed so hard by the coaches and my teammates but they’ve all supported me through it I thought I’d make a mistake when I agreed to step up and that I wasn’t going to be good enough But everyone has been great with me and helped me along the way who comes from the same Pocklington school year group as Ben McNamara (Leigh) and Marcus Walker (Wynnum Manly) the path to this moment was anything but straightforward.  his rugby future was thrown into doubt after a near-fatal road accident that left him with a broken back The impact sent him flying over twenty metres off the road smashing through a fence before landing in a ditch away from the roadside and where he couldn’t be seen he dragged himself back into view to flag down help - after the driver had originally driven off believing they had hit a deer where scans revealed a fracture in his back wondering if his sporting aspirations were over "I wasn’t sure if I was going to play again after that it had the opposite effect—I actually had a lot less fear and started pushing myself even harder,” Hodder admitted “I’ve loved my rugby more than ever since then It made me so much more grateful because you never know what’s around the corner That’s why I tell people—keep pushing and take your opportunities and Hodder has not only returned to playing but has now made the leap into professional rugby His relentless work ethic in pre-season didn’t go unnoticed by Vikings Head Coach Scott Taylor who rewarded him with a well-earned call-up to the first-team squad What made the occasion even more special was the presence of his family who had supported him every step of the way they were given the honour of presenting him with his debut jersey in an emotional moment that underlined just how far he had come "It was great having my family there and showing how much they’ve supported me through this “It was quite emotional being presented with my debut shirt But what really meant a lot was so many friends making the effort to come down too—they’ve been with me on this journey so it was brilliant to share it with them." Hodder and his team mates are once again in action this Sunday when Goole host Dewsbury Rams in Betfred League One TEAM NEWS: London Broncos vs Goole Vikings  Mike Eccles has named his starting line-up for this afternoon’s Challenge Cup tie with Goole Vikings at Rosslyn Park Sadiq Adebiyi & Jensen Monk are the only players from last season who are named in the matchday squad.  Connor O’Beirne are named in the starting 13 with Luke Polselli & Ben Hursey-Hord named as an interchange Kian McDermott who arrived on loan from Wigan Warriors during the week is named as an interchange but Lukas Mason who also arrived on the same deal misses out on the 18 Making up the rest of the matchday 18 are 7 trialists who will look to impress Mike Eccles in a gameday scenario after the pre-season friendly with North Wales Crusaders was cancelled Our property division brings together an unrivalled land bank spanning 21 multi-modal locations around the country, with 960 hectares of port-based development land. Drawing on 60 years of experience, ABP Marine Environmental Research (ABPmer) provides specialist marine environmental research and consultancy services. UK Dredging (UKD) operates the largest British-owned dredging fleet and specialises in the provision of reliable and cost effective port maintenance dredging services. Vuba Resin have taken on Shed 26 at the Port of Goole Associated British Ports (ABP) is delighted to welcome Vuba Resin, one of the UK’s most fastest growing companies in terms of both sales and prominence, to the Port of Goole. Listed in the Financial Times top 1,000 fastest growing businesses in Europe and with celebrity customers such as singer Olly Murs, Vuba is going from strength to strength after 15 years. Their operation at the Humber’s most significant inland port will see them develop a port terminal facility for their production line, including storage, drying, blending and bagging. Andrew Dawes, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “We’re delighted to welcome Sean and his team to Goole. They are an industry leader in their sector and we’re always looking forward to helping customers expand their operations. “We have an extensive portfolio of warehousing and storage facilities within our ports, making them ideal for those businesses looking to locate themselves in the Humber gateway.” Sean Scott, Founder of Vuba Chemical Innovations said: “ABP have been very helpful and accommodating throughout this process. I feel they share our vision for us to create a world leading suite of aggregate and derivative production facilities at the dock. “We’ve invested £3m in the ABP site on a state-of-the-art drying, screening and cooling process, with four bagging lines and three robotic palletisers. We have a further £2m planned investment next year.” “We have a great management team in place for this newly formed division of Vuba. Ashton Nottingham and Ewan Netherwood, both local to Goole, have worked their way up through the ranks at Vuba and are very excited to head up this new division, as well as support their local community.” Greg Lacey, Head of Property (Humber) whose team have been working with commercial to secure this deal said: “This investment in Goole by Vuba is an indicator of Goole’s potential to attract new manufacturing uses. “We commend Sean for how quickly his business has grown having originally started it in 2009, and I’m delighted that we are now in talks for the next phase of expansion at the Port of Goole.” Vuba are the latest exciting major business to commit to Goole. Metsa announced its plans in April for a 2.6 million square foot tissue factory in Goole, following this plans were submitted by HBD on behalf of St John’s College Cambridge for a 5.5 million square foot manufacturing, logistics and industrial scheme. Both major developments sit within the wider Humber Freeport Goole tax sites. ABP anticipates this will bring further demand for import and export of goods at the Port of Goole. © 2025 Associated British Ports. All rights reserved. Lennie Ellis has joined Goole Vikings on a six-week loan Ellis joins the Vikings to bolster their options ahead of this week’s Betfred Challenge Cup tie against Wakefield Trinity this Saturday afternoon The 19-Year old made his Hull KR debut against Wigan Warriors in 2023 and will be looking to gain extra experience and get more games under his belt whilst at Goole Featherstone Rovers will host Goole Vikings tonight (Tuesday 14 January) in a rearranged pre-season fixture While it is the Rovers’ first game of 2025 it will also be the Vikings’ first time in action since returning to the professional ranks Scott Taylor’s newly assembled squad will be relishing the test against Betfred Championship opposition at The Millenium Stadium as they prepare for life in Betfred League One next month Thomas Minns and Ben Hodder are all included in their 21-man squad whilst ex-Super League stars Jamie Shaul and Brett Ferres as well as former Featherstone man Misi Talaupapa are all set to feature in Vikings colours for the first time.  Jame Ford has named an experienced 22-man squad for the match also featuring former Super League players such as Connor Wynne This historic warm-up match will be available for live stream here for a price of £6 Tickets are also available from Featherstone’s club website Siemens Mobility has announced its continued support for the Two Rivers Community Pantry in Goole home of the company’s state-of-the-art Rail Village £5,000 of donations from the Siemens Mobility team included £1,000 towards Christmas pantomime tickets at the local theatre for families who would not ordinarily be able to attend This contribution marks the fifth consecutive year of donations to community causes from Siemens Mobility helping provide support for those in need within the local community To help the team at Two Rivers Community Pantry first year apprentices from Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village packed items in bags for distribution stocked shelves and learned more about the local community Operations Support Manager for Siemens Mobility in Goole technology and infrastructure from Britain to transform rail travel and transport – but we also hope that the support we provide to our local community makes a difference to those in need this Christmas “I am proud of the team for all the help that has been provided to the Two Rivers Community Pantry marking the fifth year in a row that the Siemens Mobility team has donated support for our local community in Goole.” “Five years of support for important causes demonstrates Siemens Mobility’s continued commitment to Goole Their kind donations and volunteering efforts will make a great difference to those in need as we head into Christmas “I would like to thank the team at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village for their support to the local community.” This latest demonstration of support for the local community follows Siemens Mobility’s recently published 2024 Social Value report which found the company contributing 4,337 community volunteering hours across 2024 The report highlighted the company’s efforts to deliver against social value goals along with its ambitions for further embedding social value into business practices These efforts included working with the Primary Engineer programme to engage 1,161 pupils in STEM sessions and welcoming six special education needs (SEND) interns at the Goole Rail Village after joining forces with Selby College which is part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group For more information about the Two Rivers Community Pantry, visit: https://www.tworiverscommunitypantry.org.uk/ Phone: 07921 246124 | Email: edgar.johnson@siemens.com edgar.johnson@siemens.com For further information about Siemens Mobility, please see: www.siemens.com/mobility  Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday By combining the real and the digital worlds Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com The Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh and the Mayor of London attended the grand opening of the Goole Train Manufacturing Facility a significant milestone for Siemens Mobility and the future of rail transportation in the region Siemens Mobility announced a substantial investment of up to £40 million in a state-of-the-art Bogie Assembly and Service Centre further solidifying its commitment to the region.  The new Bogie Assembly and Service Centre will incorporate and expand Siemens Mobility’s current capabilities to overhaul bogies from UK trains including the 3,224 strong fleet of vehicles (572 trains) it maintains in the UK and will also include new production lines for assembling bogies for new trains a first for Siemens in the UK.   This new investment will secure around 100 existing jobs and create up to a further 200 It is due to be operational towards the end of 2026.  The investment in the new service centre in Goole comes in addition to the previously announced £200 million investment in the Goole Rail Village including the Train Manufacturing Facility This state-of-the-art facility will play a pivotal role in producing the next generation of trains for the UK including the highly anticipated new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London (TfL) that will transform rail travel across the capital all of Siemens’ future UK train orders including Siemens Mobility’s new battery trains will be built at Goole which is also gearing up to serving other global markets by 2030.  Commenting on the investment Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said:    “Its opening demonstrates the importance of high quality long-term investment to pave the way for employment and growth.  “I know how vital rail manufacturing is to our economy the cycle of boom-and-bust has held back this sector.  “That’s why I am determined to put an end to the stop-start approach to investment and provide the industry with the certainty it needs to deliver a railway that is fit for the future."  “This train manufacturing facility in Goole is a fantastic example of the expertise we don’t have and how investment in London benefits the whole country will create up to 900 direct jobs and support another 1,700 in the supply chain delivering great benefits to the wider UK economy the whole country succeeds and vice versa.”  I’m excited to continue working together with the new Government to build a better expressed his excitement about the opening and the investment's potential to nurture the next generation of trains in Britain "After more than a decade of tremendous dedication and hard work we have officially opened our state-of-the-art Rail Village in Goole which is testament to our commitment to the North of England people and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together We’ll assemble 80% of London's new Piccadilly line trains and all future Siemens trains for the UK including our Verve battery train here in Goole and I’m pleased that we are supporting the local supply chain in the process London’s Transport Commissioner attending the event said: "The opening of the Siemens Mobility factory in Goole marks a new stage in this transformational project The new Piccadilly line trains that are being assembled in Goole will change the experience of millions of Tube customers every year helping to drive growth and revitalise communities not only in the capital but across the country thanks to the supply chain the Mayor of London and the Government to ensure that the benefits felt from this project will continue through funding for new Bakerloo line trains to replace the existing fleet which at more than 50 years old is the oldest operating in daily passenger service anywhere in the UK We look forward to welcoming the first new Piccadilly line test train to London later this year and for customers to start using them when they come into service from next year."  The establishment of the service centre marks another significant milestone in Siemens Mobility's dedication to building in Britain and reinforces its belief in Yorkshire's potential as a central hub for train manufacturing.  The Goole Train Manufacturing Facility is already a cornerstone of the local community and the wider rail industry It will contribute to the economic growth of the North of England and bolster the UK's rail manufacturing capabilities.  The Goole Rail Village consists of the Train Manufacturing Facility which assembles and commissions trains the Components Facility where Siemens maintain gearboxes traction motors and other parts for train and tram fleets the Logistics Centre warehousing facility and the Rail Accelerator and Innovation Solutions hub for Enterprise (RaisE) business centre all of which will now be joined by the Bogie Assembly and Service Centre.  Siemens Mobility's continued investment in the North reflects its commitment to supporting local communities and driving the transformation of the transportation sector.  For more information on the Goole Rail Village, please see www.siemens.co.uk/goole    imogen.hurst@siemens.com Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/SiemensMobility  By 2024-10-15T11:00:00+01:00 UK: The production of trains for the London Underground’s Piccadilly Line is ramping up at Siemens Mobility’s new factory in Goole An increase in the proportion of work being undertaken in the UK means that 79 of the 94 nine-car sets will now be manufactured at the Goole Rail Village, with the remainder being produced at Siemens Mobility plant at Wien in Austria Painted bodyshells are delivered to Goole from the Wien factory with windows and floors bonded in place cable and equipment trays fitted at roof and underfloor levels and internal insulation material attached At Goole the assembly is completed at a series of locations designated MOAB stations before vehicles are taken to the Trucking Building for measuring and load testing to ensure they are level before attachment to the bogies Siemens Mobility allows a tolerance of no more than 1 mm between opposite corners of each vehicle Completed cars are moved around the site by electric vehicles which are guided by painted lines to ensure they present themselves in perfect alignment at each building The articulated design of the Inspiro London units means that each set runs on just 10 bogies with the shorter IM (Intermediate) vehicles suspended between DM (Driving Motor) vehicles at each end or KM (Key Motor Car) vehicles through the rest of the formation which includes external doors and an equipment layout that enables improved headroom within vehicles will increase capacity by 10% at current timetable frequencies and provide a smoother The trains will consume 20% less energy than the existing fleet The air-conditioning will be a first for deep-level tube trains and real-time information systems will also improve the journey experience The bogies are manufactured at Siemens’ Graz facility and are delivered complete with motors The bespoke design features a notably short wheelbase to accommodate the London Underground’s tight curves The challenges set for designers also resulted in the development of a combined motor housing and gearbox in a single casting The axles can be slid out horizontally from the gearbox without needing to dismantle it to simplify maintenance work The motors themselves represent the first use of permanent electromagnet motors by Siemens Mobility Attachment to the DM and KM vehicles is via a central locating pin and a number of primary and secondary dampers electrical testing is completed before assembly into a final nine-car set in the Train Formation Road This process involves lifting the bogieless IM cars high enough to allow DM or KM cars to be moved into place on the tracks then the suspended IMs are lowered into place and the articulation joints and anti-roll bars connected Initially it will only be possible to power up the sets at Goole with trains taken to either Wildenrath in Germany or the RIDC test track near Melton Mowbray in the UK for dynamic testing a 1 km test track is to be constructed next year to allow short commissioning runs to be carried out on site On the day of the formal opening on October 3 one KM and 11 shorter IM car bodies were on site in various stages of construction including the first vehicle to be completed in the UK which formed the backdrop for the ceremony The delivery of bodies for the first DM cars is expected to begin during October enabling the first complete UK set to be rolled out in early 2025 Production will ramp up through the year to a rate of approximately 27 cars or three completed nine-car trains each month This will involve the facility moving to two shifts and is expected to be achieved towards the end of 2025 the Component Services facility employs around 80 people and has been expanded during its relocation from Leeds This is now completing approximately 300 overhaul and repair tasks each month both for Siemens Mobility and under contract to other manufacturers The Logistics Centre is now the warehousing facility for all of Siemens Mobility’s depots in the north of England The future Bogie Assembly & Service Centre to be operational in late 2026 will allow Siemens Mobility to assemble bogies in the UK for the first time as well as overhauling those already in use It is expected to create 200 additional jobs as well as securing 100 already in existence UK: The previous government’s proposal for the possible conversion of London Underground lines to driverless operation will not be taken any further Conversion to driverless operation is regularly suggested by politicians and commentators UK: Siemens Mobility announced new investment of up to £40m and the creation of up to a further 300 jobs when Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan attended the official opening of its £200m Goole Rail Village on October .. UK: Siemens Mobility has revised its plans for the production of trainsets for London Underground’s Piccadilly Line so that up to 80% of the fleet will now be assembled in the UK an increase from the 50% initially planned Site powered by Webvision Cloud Back-to-back Challenge Cup winner Jamie Shaul will hope to turn the clock back with Goole Vikings this season as they take their first step on the road to Wembley on Saturday Shaul is no stranger to Challenge Cup heroics having crossed for the winning try for Hull FC in their first ever win at Wembley in 2016 Having swapped the Black & White of Hull FC for the Black & Red of Goole Vikings Shaul and his teammates will be hoping to pull off one of the shocks of the round by beating Betfred Championship’s London Broncos - a game which will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport the Broncos were preparing for the new Super League season in rugby league’s top flight whilst the Vikings were still merely an amateur team playing in the Yorkshire League - setting up for a very interesting tie this weekend With history on his side and the prospect of a huge game to come Shaul can’t wait to get started in the Vikings' first ever competitive match: “The Challenge Cup is always special and more so because it will be our first professional game as a team too,” he said “It’s about taking things in our stride which we showed in parts last week against Featherstone in difficult conditions.” Shaul continued: “We’re in a tough spot in terms of the odds but that’s what makes the Challenge Cup so unique and we’re ready to prove that.” and we’re looking forward to stepping up.” The Vikings had a tough first outing against Featherstone Rovers in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday a good test to understand what Championship opposition will throw at them And despite some tricky conditions and having to weather some long defensive periods Shaul believes there was plenty to take from the game heading into this week’s cup tie: ‘‘Featherstone has always been a tough place to go even when I’ve played against them in the Challenge Cup matches and friendlies in the past whilst in Super League but the lads did well considering it was our first hit out and we picked up some injuries “They got stuck in and that’s all anyone can ask for “If we graft for each other and stay resilient like the other day The team’s spirit and determination are what will carry us through.” The prize for a victory at the weekend for the Vikings is a big one with a trip to big-spending Betfred Super League side Wakefield Trinity on offer in the Third Round And the Vikings head coach Scott Taylor is also embracing the spirit of the Challenge Cup as he prepares his side for their first ever professional match this weekend The Vikings head to the capital as the clear underdogs but the magic of the cup means any result is possible which is not lost on three-time Challenge Cup winner “We know it is a huge task in front of us and we go into the game as the underdogs but that is what is special about the Challenge Cup - anything can happen and we’ll give it everything we’ve got,” said the Vikings head coach who lifted the trophy as a player with Wigan Warriors and Hull FC I have been fortunate to win it three times as a player and they are some of the best memories of my playing career “There is so much history and prestige in the cup and we are just really excited that we can be a part of that again as the Vikings and give the town a taste of what that is all about He added: “The fact it is also our first competitive game together and we’ll be travelling down to London where the Cup final is held gives it even more of a buzz feel for the boys and they have all had a spring in their step this week so many people have worked very hard over the last few months to get us to this point.” Watch London Broncos v Goole Vikings' Betfred Challenge Cup Round two tie live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport on Saturday 25 January Tickets for this tie are also available from London Broncos’ official club website and on the day at the ground Working in partnership with the Heart of Yorkshire education group Siemens Mobility is providing supported work opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions between the ages of 18 – 24 The programme creates inclusive employment opportunities and empowers these young adults through specialised training and practical work experience at our state-of-the-art Rail Village in Goole.  The partners will host an interest event on Thursday 30th January 2025 between 17:00 and 19:00 at the RaisE Business Centre This event is designed to assist families with young adults who have special educational needs and autism spectrum conditions in discovering available internship opportunities and better understand the application process.  General Manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village we are committed to breaking down barriers to entry for underrepresented people and ensuring that people from any background can gain valuable experience in our industry “By working with DFN Project SEARCH and Heart of Yorkshire we are determined to show how young people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions can bring valuable skills to the workforce and help our team at the Goole Rail Village transform rail travel in the UK.”  Principal and Chief Executive at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group said: “It’s been fantastic to see how our DFN Project SEARCH interns have grown and developed over the past year as part of their supported internship The team at Siemens Mobility have gone above and beyond to ensure the interns are embedded into the company and its operations which has enabled them to truly immerse themselves into their roles and gain key employability and life skills We’re delighted that Siemens Mobility will be taking on DFN Project SEARCH interns again from September 2025 and encourage those who are interested in finding out more about the programme to attend the Interest Event.”  said: “We are very proud to be once again working with Siemens Mobility Hft and Riding Council to help more young adults find meaningful employment The Interest Event is a brilliant opportunity for young adults and their families from the Goole area to find out more about the programme interns will receive comprehensive support and crucial employability skills opening doors to fulfilling future careers.”  The supported internship scheme will help young adults to gain essential skills and confidence needed to thrive in the workforce the interns will have access to specialised training and hands-on practical experience across various areas of the Goole Rail Village Placements will rotate through the Components Facility and security and facilities maintenance.    This opportunity is for young people who would otherwise face significant challenges in accessing employment opportunities Siemens Mobility recognises the importance of providing equal opportunities and is committed to assisting those who may otherwise struggle to find employment.  DFN Project Search helped over 430 young adults all around the UK secure meaningful employment over 60% of DFN Project SEARCH interns secure a meaningful https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/project-search-interest-event-with-siemens-mobility-tickets-1092096783879 Registering interest for the event on Thursday 30th January 2025 can be done by following the link above.  Siemens Mobility has officially opened its new Rail Components Distribution Centre as the latest addition to their state-of-the-art Rail Village in Goole The new facility was officially opened by Rt Hon Sir David Davis MP Member of Parliament for Goole and Pocklington the Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council – both joining Siemens Mobility’s Joint CEO Sambit Banerjee to cut the ribbon.  Alongside the company’s existing distribution and logistics centre in Kettering the Goole facility will serve as a storage and distribution centre for rail components whilst also supporting the integration of the Rail Village within the wider supply chain to support UK rolling stock operations.  the Kettering and Goole teams include apprenticeships and internships with significant potential for future workforce expansion.  These roles sit within the end-to-end capability of Siemens Mobility’s rail component logistics in the UK with a central team of around 30 who support materials management planning and supply chain management.  Through the localisation of the company’s logistics distribution centres in the north and south of England Siemens Mobility aims to reduce their logistics carbon footprint by reducing the road miles required to deliver materials to fleets.  said: “I am so proud that our Goole Rail Village is continuing to expand with a new Rail Components Distribution Centre that will play an important part in Siemens Mobility’s mission to transform rail travel and transport in the UK.  alongside its sister facility in Kettering is the latest example of our commitment to the UK and will enable us to further enhance the delivery of materials to our fleets.”  said: “It was a pleasure to open Siemens Mobility’s new Rail Components Distribution Centre in Goole alongside Councillor Anne Handley.   “This state-of-the-art facility located within my constituency represents yet another investment by Siemens Mobility in Goole and I look forward to more milestones to come as the Rail Village continues to grow.”  commented: “This new facility is the latest in a long line of investment by Siemens Mobility into Goole and the East Riding of Yorkshire more widely supporting local talent and investing in the communities where they operate.   “It makes me incredibly proud to be part of this journey and I look forward to working with Siemens Mobility as they continue to boost our local area.”  Siemens Mobility employs around 5,500 people in the UK and the opening of the Rail Components Distribution Centre is part of Siemens Mobility’s broader investment of up to £240 million in the Goole Rail Village.  Rail Business Daily’s market leading news and profile enhancement services enable your business to tell your story to the wider rail community Engage with thousands of readers via our rail news platforms including the hugely popular 7am newsletter rail news website and Rail Director magazine you agree to us sending you emails on behalf of railbusinessdaily.com