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Train driver careers open to 18-year-olds following rule change
The Department for Transport said the change could create more work and apprenticeship opportunities for young people.

The Department for Transport said the change could create more work and apprenticeship opportunities for young people.

The change is set to open up new career paths for young people, with a quarter of all train drivers expected to reach retirement age by 2030.

As thousands of students recieve their A-Level results today, new labour market data suggests that university is not the only path to a secure and well-paid career.

The Government announced that thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and 20 years old as early as December 2025, offering experience and long-term career opportunities.
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