Chapman Taylor to speak at the Rail Station Development and Regeneration 2026 Conference in London

Luke Kendall, Transportation Director at Chapman Taylor, will be speaking at the upcoming Rail Station Development and Regeneration 2026 conference, taking place in London on 30 June 2026.

With recent planning proposals and increased devolution unlocking greater investment and accelerating delivery across the UK rail sector, the conference will bring together industry leaders to explore the future of station development and the opportunities it presents for housing, commercial growth and placemaking.

Luke will deliver a presentation titled “Practical Approaches to Designing Stations as Gateways for Customers, Residents, and Businesses”, taking place from 14:25 to 14:50.

Luke Kendall, Transportation Director at Chapman Taylor, will be speaking at the upcoming Rail Station Development and Regeneration 2026 conference, taking place in London on 30 June 2026.

With recent planning proposals and increased devolution unlocking greater investment and accelerating delivery across the UK rail sector, the conference will bring together industry leaders to explore the future of station development and the opportunities it presents for housing, commercial growth and placemaking.

Luke will deliver a presentation titled “Practical Approaches to Designing Stations as Gateways for Customers, Residents, and Businesses”, taking place from 14:25 to 14:50.

His session will examine how station design is evolving to meet the needs of modern communities, asking: What does good station design look like today? The presentation will explore the facilities and amenities that can enhance functionality while supporting leisure and retail growth, alongside strategies for maximising existing infrastructure and demonstrating how station upgrades can increase value, attractiveness and long-term economic impact.

The conference comes at a pivotal moment for the UK rail industry. Delegates will receive the latest updates on how public ownership and British Railways are streamlining station development schemes and reshaping project leadership across the sector. The programme will also explore opportunities to unlock underused land around stations through housing and retail development, with insights from Platform4, while HS2 will discuss how placemaking can transform stations into thriving economic hubs and maximise property potential.

Additional sessions will examine the role of public-private partnerships in delivering commercially successful and viable projects, as well as the impact of devolution in accelerating regeneration schemes and driving greater station investment across local communities.

As the rail industry enters a new era of investment and transformation, Chapman Taylor’s contribution to the conference will highlight the importance of thoughtful, people-focused station design in creating places that serve not only passengers, but also residents, businesses and the wider community.