West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is the Shadow Operator for HS2, working in partnership with the Government, HS2 Ltd, Network Rail and communities, to design, develop and mobilise future high speed and reconfigured intercity rail services.

The West Coast Partnership (WCP) is a railway franchise in the United Kingdom for passenger trains on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) (and branches thereof), between London Euston, the West Midlands, Shropshire, North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, Carlisle, …

Avanti West Coast provides the principal long-distance passenger services on the West Coast Main Line between London, the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland.

Sep 30, 2023 · On 15 October 2023 the new National Rail Contract (NRC) for West Coast Partnership (WCP) will start. It was agreed with the Department of Transport on 19 September. WCP comprises Avanti West Coast and West Coast Partnership Development - the Shadow Operator for the HS2 programme.

West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is designing and mobilising new high-speed services for the UK. These services will run on the new High Speed 2 (HS2) route and the existing railway, delivering quicker journeys and more capacity between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Cumbria and Scotland.

We are a team of experienced, enthusiastic people bringing together years of rail experience and a passion to make the delivery of new high-speed operations a resounding success.

We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary lineup of senior leaders for our annual stakeholder conference on 19th September at Hilton Liverpool overlooking the iconic Albert Dock! This is your chance to be part of a journey towards an exciting future for rail on the west coast.

West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is the Shadow Operator for HS2, designing new high-speed services, as well as reshaping existing Avanti West Coast intercity services.

Sep 20, 2024 · West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is designing and mobilising new high-speed services for the UK. These services will run on the new High Speed 2 (HS2) route and the existing railway, delivering better services between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Cumbria and Scotland.

Dec 5, 2024 · The Managing Director of West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle. Shamit Gaiger was awarded her OBE by Princess Anne, having featured in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.