US EditionTeenagers to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages
- The UK government announced on 7 May 2025 that the minimum train driver age will be lowered from 20 to 18 to address labour shortages.
- This change responds to a workforce decline caused by an aging driver population and reliance on overtime to maintain timetables.
- The Department for Transport said a 2024 consultation received overwhelming industry support, citing successful similar measures in several European countries.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced initiatives aimed at enhancing rail services and creating thousands of employment opportunities, with new roles potentially becoming available by December.
- The policy aims to increase diversity and attract young people to the profession, reducing cancellations caused by driver shortages and improving rail reliability.
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Teenagers to drive trains in Britain amid staff shortage concerns
Teenagers to drive trains in Britain amid staff shortage concerns - Eighteen-year-olds will soon be allowed to drive trains as the Government lowers the minimum age requirement from 20 due to concerns over labour shortages
·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Government to lower minimum age for train drivers in desperate bid to cut shortages
The average age of a UK train driver is currently 48
·London, United Kingdom
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