Major change to train driver rules that could STOP last minute cancellations
THE minimum age for train drivers will be lowered from 20 to 18 amid concerns over driver shortages.
It means school leavers could be in the driver’s seat by the end of the year.
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The minimum age for train drivers will be lowered from 20 to 18 amid concerns over driver shortages[/caption]
Ministers say the move will help fill staff shortages blamed for nearly nine in ten last-minute train cancellations and will get more youngsters into jobs.
Training generally takes between one and two years.
Apprenticeships could become available as early as December.
All recruits will still need at least GCSEs in English and maths, and must pass a string of psychological, medical and competency tests.
Mark Phillips of the Rail Safety and Standards Board said: “Our research found 18-year-olds are capable of safely becoming train drivers.”
Transport for London opened up its train driver apprenticeships on the Underground to 18-year-olds in 2007.
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