Young train drivers could help staff shortages, train driver says

Young train drivers could help staff shortages, train driver says

A train driver said allowing 18-year-olds to drive trains could tackle a shortage as drivers retire.

Teenagers to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages

With almost 90% of night-before cancellations made because a driver is not available, the government has decided to lower the age of entry from 20 to 18.

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 in bid to tackle staff shortages and delays

Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains amid concerns over driver shortages.