Rail union ASLEF has launched a new campaign, “Rail Freight Future”, as the UK network begins the process of gradual nationalisation. The train drivers’ union…
Category: Policy
Minimum age for train drivers lowered to 18
Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle driver shortages. Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and 20 years old as early as December, offering skilled roles, valuable experience, and long-term career […]