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.
In response to: Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18
In response to: Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18
Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.
Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.
Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.
Seeking views and ideas on the most significant labour market and skills challenges across the transport sector to inform future strategy.
Seeking views and ideas on the most significant labour market and skills challenges across the transport sector to inform future strategy.
Seeking views and ideas on the most significant labour market and skills challenges across the transport sector to inform future strategy.