Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18

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The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.

The government and Aslef refused to confirm what the average salary of a train driver would rise to following the pay rises.

UK rail services are frequently disrupted due to a lack of drivers being available, and the problem is set to get worse with companies struggling to replace a growing number of people retiring with new recruits, the government said.

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Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Drivers Companies Minimum Young Train Government People Driver Average Rail

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Published On: 2025-05-07 @ 16:00:26 (3 days ago)

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