Internet shopping may soon be delivered to the nearest Sydney train station, for busy commuters to collect on the way home.

Sydney Trains has called for proposals for a 12-month trial of "click and collect" parcel services, eyeing the potential for a new revenue stream for the NSW government.

Train stations: internet ordered parcels coming to you. Credit:Fiona Morris

In Britain, a joint venture between the government rail network and a private investor saw the launch of Doddle parcel shops at train stations in September - internet shoppers can collect or return items and even try on clothes in changerooms. Doddle aims to open collection points at 300 train stations across Britain, employing 3000 people.

"Sydney Trains is continually looking for ways to improve customer service and benefits at rail stations. As part of this, a 12-month trial of "click and collect" services is being considered. This would allow customers to order certain products online and collect their shopping at a train station," said a spokesman for Sydney Trains.