RSSB research supports lowering minimum age to be a train driver

WMT Class 730 drivers seat TM05

UK: Research into the feasibility of reducing the minimum age of train drivers from 20 to 18 undertaken by the Rail Safety & Standards Board has found that existing training, competence and safety systems could be deployed for younger entrants.

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