SEGRO has completed the 35-acre strategic rail freight interchange at the SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton multimodal development.
The rail terminal, which connects to the West Coast Mainline via the Northampton Loop Line, enables freight trains to access the site ahead of the launch of regular services later in the year.
The terminal was delivered by contractor Winvic and will be operated by Maritime Transport.
SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton has consent for 5m sq ft of logistics and warehousing space and can accommodate units of. 100,000 sq ft upwards.
Kate Bedson, senior director, national markets at SEGRO, said: “We’re excited to see real momentum at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton, with the completion of the rail freight terminal infrastructure and strong progress on Yusen Logistics’ new facility – the first warehouse on the park to be constructed.
“Each freight train can remove up to 76 HGVs from the road with a consequential reduction in carbon emissions, making this a crucial step towards more sustainable logistics. With rail freight contributing £1.7bn to the economy, this milestone is not only a shot in the arm for growth, also it supports a greener, more efficient supply chain.”
