Rail Partners supports proposals to attract more young train drivers
16 May 2024
Contributing to Department for Transport’s announcement on lowering the minimum age to become a train driver in Great Britain from 20 to 18, Rail Partners chief executive, Andy Bagnall, said:
‘Taking forward these proposals would meet a long-standing aspiration for the industry which would have a positive impact on getting more young people into the railway.
‘With driver shortages and an ageing workforce, it is critical to secure the skills we need for the long-term to help improve reliability for the customer. By lowering minimum age requirements for train drivers, working on the railways should be seen as a more attractive career choice for school leaders, including those from diverse backgrounds.’
Notes to editors
- Department for Transport's announcement is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-aboard-new-proposal-aims-to-attract-more-young-train-drivers
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