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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
Managing Director of West Coast Partnership Development awarded OBE
Shamit Gaiger receives Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday honours list.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BLOG - “I wanted to come up with an innovative solution that allows us to analyse our ideas in the moment.”
First Rail's James Brown on the benefits of prototyping through 3D Printing to help design the UK’s new high-speed trains.
WCPD employees raise money for charity after completing Metropolitan Line walk
A team from the West Coast Partnership Development have completed a 20km long walk in aid of the Railway Children.
New National Rail Contract agreed for the West Coast Partnership
New National Rail Contract for the West Coast Partnership to start on 15 October 2023.
WCPD Managing Director highlights steps to unlocking social mobility across the West Midlands.
Shamit Gaiger explained the importance of delivering growth to regions from well-planned placemaking.
New ambitions for rail outlined at West Coast Partnership Stakeholder Conference
The annual WCP Stakeholder Conference was held this week in Birmingham.