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 train driver age to 18: rail industry implementation plan
Assesses the economic and social impacts of lowering the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 years old in Great Britain.
This plan sets out how the rail industry plans to implement the change to lower the minimum train driver age from 20 to 18 in Great Britain.
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.
Third Reading 10:06:00 Motion Moved by Lord Faulkner of Worcester: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Lab): My Lords, I am conscious that we have a lot of business to consider today, so I shall be …
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First Reading 15:47:00 A Bill to permit young persons to carry out voluntary work on a heritage railway or tramway. The Bill was introduced by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
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.
First Reading 15:08:00 A Bill to permit young persons to carry out voluntary work on a heritage railway or tramway. The Bill was introduced by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Contains recommendations supporting the sustainable development of skills and the creation of 30,000 apprentices.