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Train Drivers

Empty chairs? The railway faces a looming ‘retirement bulge’, albeit the problem is likely to be less severe when it comes to drivers compared with other roles. A Hitachi IEP rests at King’s Cross. ALAMY.
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Minimum age for train drivers to be reduced from 20 to 18, government announces

Government confirms minimum driver age will be changed in law.

Train Drivers 7 May
Mick Whelan at RAIL Live. JACK BOSKETT.
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In defence of the train drivers - Interview with Mick Whelan

After two years of strike action, ASLEF struck a deal with the new government in September. For Mick Whelan, it was just another chapter in his fight for his members. RICHARD WILCOCK speaks to the union chief

Industrial relations 12 Mar
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RSSB backs calls for lowering age for train drivers

A new study by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has recommended lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18.

30 Sept
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