FRANCE: The new world headquarters for VAL driverless light metro systems established by Siemens in Toulouse was officially opened on June 17 by the city’s Mayor, Jean-Luc Moudenc.
Occupying 10 000 m2 in the Basso Cambo district in the west of the city, the offices are home to around 100 staff working on research and development, engineering, project management and maintenance for turnkey VAL projects.
Moudenc said that Toulouse was ‘happy and proud’ that Siemens had chosen to install its world VAL headquarters in the city. As well as having a positive impact on job creation, he expected the new facility to create new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in the area, as well as establishing links with universities and other bodies.
