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Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the country.
Transport on trains, planes, cars, taxis and minicabs, buses, coaches and wheelchairs for disabled people - Freedom Pass, Disabled Person's Railcard, concessionary bus pass and Shopmobility.
Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.
Quick thinking and selfless responses undoubtedly saved lives.
Assesses the economic and social impacts of lowering the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 years old in Great Britain.
Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines bring extensive experience to help improve passenger experience and operational performance we will see under Great British Railways.
How to run and manage a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training course.
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