The Gotha site is focused firmly on the future. With a new social building, sustainable building technology and the establishment of the Railway Systems Academy, Campus Gotha, voestalpine Turnout Technology Germany combines modern working conditions with technical expertise and hands-on knowledge transfer. The new social building was officially inaugurated on November 7, 2026.
The site’s positive development is reflected in its growth over recent years. The number of employees has increased from 170 to 220. The new social building provides modern break and recreational areas, meeting increased capacity requirements while creating an attractive and contemporary working environment.
We are not merely opening a new building; we are investing in people, in knowledge, and in the future of our company. At the heart of this effort are two key initiatives: the new social building and the new Gotha campus. While these may appear to be separate projects at first glance, they actually share a common goal: we are creating the conditions that enable people to work successfully, continue their personal and professional development, and shape the future together.
The project also looks ahead when it comes to building technology. A rooftop photovoltaic system, an air-source heat pump and modern insulation ensure energy-efficient operations and have earned the building an A+ energy rating. In this way, the investment combines infrastructure expansion with responsible resource management.
The social building is part of a broader, continuous development of both the working environment and manufacturing capabilities. Recent major investments include a new MTE milling machine at the Gotha site. At the same time, the growing market for grooved rail turnouts is opening up attractive future opportunities.
Solutions manufactured in Gotha are in operation in German cities such as Berlin, Erfurt, Munich and Gotha, as well as in international markets including Australia, Brazil and South Korea. These references reflect extensive experience, manufacturing expertise and solutions tailored to the requirements of modern transport infrastructure.
This social facility represents a clear commitment to the future of our Gotha site and, above all, to our employees. With this investment, we are creating a modern, sustainable, and attractive environment for the people whose daily dedication contributes to the success of our plant.
A second highlight of the opening ceremony was the Open House event of the Railway Systems Academy, Campus Gotha. Employees were given an exclusive first look at the new campus, which will begin operations in the near future. Through practical training and demonstration opportunities, Gotha is becoming a place where railway technology is not only taught but experienced firsthand.
A key feature is the opportunity to bridge theory and practice. Participants not only gain insight into technical fundamentals but also benefit from real-world application examples and experiences drawn from international railway projects. This fosters a lasting transfer of knowledge that extends well beyond traditional training.
The centerpiece of the spacious training facility is a full-scale turnout. It enables participants to install and remove key turnout components and to train and simulate a wide range of maintenance scenarios under realistic conditions.
The campus also provides hands-on insights into digital railway infrastructure solutions, ranging from turnout drives and diagnostic and monitoring systems to zentrak solutions. As a result, Campus Gotha offers a learning environment that brings together technical expertise, practical application and the demands of an increasingly connected railway infrastructure.
As part of the globally leading steel and technology group voestalpine, voestalpine Railway Systems is a global leader in railway infrastructure system solutions, employing more than 8,500 people at over 50 locations worldwide.
voestalpine Turnout Technology Germany, a company of the voestalpine Railway Systems Group, employs around 1,000 people across its three German sites in Brandenburg, Butzbach and Gotha. As a globally recognized specialist in turnouts and turnout components, the company serves high-speed, mixed-traffic, urban traffic, industrial and port railway applications.