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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 amid fears of driver shortfall by 2030

The UK aims to tackle a looming driver shortfall and diversify its rail workforce as 25% of drivers retire by 2030, the Department for Transport said.

  • Legislation this week will cut the minimum mainline train driver age from 20 to 18, taking effect on 30 June, the Department for Transport said.
  • Data showing a concentrated, ageing workforce prompted the policy shift as around 30% of 24,000 train drivers expect to retire by 2029 and a quarter by 2030, with fewer than 4% under 30.
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INTELLINEWS broke the news in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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