Waterloo new parcels hub

[Snow1964]

Many years ago , Waterloo used to see lots of parcels and newspaper trains.

Network rail has reused some space for parcels, but not outgoing newspapers, it is now incoming parcels for distribution by electric cargo bikes.

Nicely illustrated including an old picture (1960s) of the central road (now replaced by 2 extra platforms that were built to allow the old Windsor side train shed to be replaced by the Eurostar terminal)

We want to help grow the rail freight sector – ultimately helping cut carbon emissions and ease congestion on the roads. That’s why we’re working closely with partnership organisation Cross River Partnership to trial the freight hub.

We launched the six-month trial on Tuesday 25 March with government bodies London Borough of Lambeth, Department for Transport and London and Continental Railways.

Vans first deliver parcels to the hub inside the station. Courier company Delivery Mates then sorts and sends the parcels to residents and businesses across London using 10 electrically assisted cargo bikes

A freight hub at London Waterloo station - Network Rail

We’ve teamed up with industry partners to trial a sustainable freight hub at London Waterloo. Find out more about the one-of-a-kind hub.

www.networkrail.co.uk

Rather a shame parcels trains, like 325s cannot be used to bring in the parcels

 

[MPW]

Is this using repurposed passenger EMUs like the Veramis trial at Liverpool street?
Veramis Rolls Into Liverpool Street

 

[jfowkes]

Is this using repurposed passenger EMUs like the Veramis trial at Liverpool street?
Veramis Rolls Into Liverpool Street

It's not using trains at all, it's just using some space inside the station for transferring parcels from vans to cargo e-bikes.