Richmond Cycle Hub opens to support green travel

A new state-of-the-art cycle hub has opened at Richmond Station today, making it easier for residents and visitors to travel sustainably while supporting a cleaner, healthier and more vibrant town centre.

At the official opening, Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said: “This new cycle hub is an absolutely top-notch facility for Richmond and a fantastic example of partnership working that delivers for both residents and visitors alike.

“I’m delighted the Council has played a key role in bringing it to life. It also reflects two of our key priorities – encouraging more active forms of travel by providing facilities so people don’t need to rely on cars, and continuing to invest in Richmond Town Centre.”

Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of Richmond Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee, added: “We’re proud to support projects like this that make it easier for people to choose active travel.

“By making cycling more convenient, we’re helping residents make greener choices, cutting congestion and tackling air pollution.”

The eco-friendly building features:

• A 60m² living green wall with 4,000 plants and pollinators 
• A 1,500-litre rainwater harvesting system 
• On-site solar panels providing renewable energy
• Recycled materials 
• Smart LED lighting

Backed by a £664,000 investment from Richmond Council and delivered in partnership with South Western Railway, the new hub will produce about 24,500kWh of renewable energy each year and promote greener travel and better infrastructure in the borough.

David Wilby, Regional Development Manager for South Western Railway, said: “This fantastic new cycle hub, with more than 650 storage spaces, will help our customers leave their cars at home and choose a sustainable way to travel to and from Richmond Station.

“Following our recent restoration of the station’s heritage features, we’re grateful to Richmond Council for working with us to make this additional investment in a greener future for the area.”

The multi-storey hub, which is equipped with 24-hour CCTV coverage, provides more than 650 secure cycle parking spaces – making it the third largest facility of its kind anywhere in the country.

The new hub is part of Richmond Council’s vision for a town centre that is cleaner, more welcoming and easier to get around – a place where people want to live, shop and spend time both now and for generations to come.