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Lowering Train Driver Minimum Age

The Department for Transport is lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 through amendments to Train Driving Licences and Certificates regulations, with implementation planned for 2026. The reform aims to address workforce shortages in the rail industry and is being implemented with a structured industry plan. Regulations and licensing requirements are being updated to accommodate younger drivers.

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19 Mar 2026 | Impact assessment Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18

Assesses the economic and social impacts of lowering the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 years old in Great Britain.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Equality impact assessment: lowering the minimu… (3pp)

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6 May 2026

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Transport & infrastructure, Workforce & skills

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