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WCPD Circle Line Trail

WCPD colleagues complete 25km charity walk of London’s iconic Circle Line

The team raised over £900 for the Railway Children charity.

Andy Mellors and Shamit Gaiger OBE-2

WCPD and Avanti West Coast Managing Directors outline future vision for customers

Shamit Gaiger OBE and Andy Mellors spoke at this year's Annual Stakeholder Conference in Liverpool

Shaun Jasper Triathlon GB Flag

WCPD colleague represents Great Britain at International Triathlon Championships

Financial Planning Manager, Shaun Jasper, competed at the Europe Triathlon Challenge Long Distance Championships in the Netherlands.

Martin Ward Orienteering USIC

WCPD Head of Fleet wins Orienteering double gold at “railway Olympics”

Martin Ward won twice at the International Railway Sports Association (USIC) championships in Switzerland

Shamit Gaiger, WCPD Managing Director cropped

WCPD Managing Director named as new Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport

Shamit Gaiger OBE has been appointed new Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport

Nick Haylett

WCPD colleague with PhD proves there is no limit to learning after qualifying from an apprenticeship

Dr Nick Haylett, WCPD’s Head of Strategic Planning, achieved a distinction in his Senior Leadership apprenticeship

Shamit Gaiger, WCPD Managing Director

Managing Director of West Coast Partnership Development awarded OBE

Shamit Gaiger receives Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday honours list.

Matt Cope speaking about The Netherlands

BLOG - “It takes you out of your day-to-day, and exposes you to new ideas.”

WCPD Head of Stations, Matt Cope, talks about the value of benchmarking our plans against existing European high-speed rail operations.

WCPD announce two new directors

West Coast Partnership Development announce two new directors

Simon Aslett promoted to Rolling Stock Director and Joe Parkes joins as Business Design and Organisation Director.

David Tank WCPD HR Researcher and Analyst

BLOG - "Seeing the work up close really brings home the magnitude of this programme.”

David Tank, WCPD's HR Researcher and Analyst, reflects on his recent visits to HS2 sites.

Shamit Gaiger gives CILT Railway Forum Presidential Address

WCPD Managing Director gives first address as CILT President for the Railway Study Forum

Shamit Gaiger called on the rail industry to remain relevant by focusing on the customers' needs.

Shamit Gaiger speaking to young female apprentices

West Coast Partnership Development co-hosts first ever all-female apprentice event

The event was focussed around equipping the next generation of women in rail with skills for life.