Southern and Thameslink passengers, along with local residents, can now access InPost lockers at selected train stations in Sussex, with more being added.
Aldrington is one of the latest stations to welcome the automated parcel machines.
InPost users don’t need to stay at home for a delivery, make arrangements with neighbours, collect during specific opening hours, or risk a parcel being purloined from their doorstep. They simply use a QR code, provided to their phone by InPost, to open the locker at a convenient time.
The lockers can also be used to return items to more than 150 retailers. There is no need to print a label – InPost simply sends a QR code to the customer’s phone, which is scanned at the locker. The compartment pops open and the customer puts the parcel in.
A send service is also available for customers posting parcels to relatives or friends.
The lockers are fitted with built-in cameras and canopies for weather protection ensuring that parcels stay safe and secure.
There are now 71 stations with InPost lockers with more being added.
GTR’s Commercial Director David Gornall said:
“Demand for online shopping soared as a result of the pandemic and is only set to continue. With lockers currently at a range of our stations, from small to large, we’re looking forward to expanding these services across many others in 2023.
"InPost parcel lockers provide the ultimate convenience for customers to pick up, return or send their parcels whilst commuting. It’s a quick and easy service, ensuring customers can fulfil all their parcel needs in one journey. Increasing the number of lockers available allows us to make our customers' lives easier - especially in the run-up to Christmas.”
Michael Rouse, CEO at InPost International, said:
“Convenience has never been more important to consumers, particularly now that many aspects of our lives – from train travel to shopping habits – have been changed since the pandemic.
"We know that it can be exceptionally frustrating to have to stay home for a parcel delivery, or waste valuable lunch break time standing in queues to return items. That’s why we’re thrilled to join forces with Govia Thameslink Railway and see our parcel lockers rolled out at over 70 train stations.
"Not only will this significantly boost convenience – offering passengers a quick and easy way to collect and return their parcels as part of their daily commute or journey across the rail network – it will also help to reinforce the stations as hubs for the local communities.”
Stations with InPost lockers in Sussex:
East Sussex: Cooden Beach, Hurst Green, Wivelsfield
West Sussex: Aldrington, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Littlehampton
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