Policy Threads

27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120879 on DfT Operator: Training, whether her Department plans to provide funding through DfT Operator

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120879 on DfT Operator: Training, whether her Department plans to provide funding through DfT Operator Limited to increase the number of rail …

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19 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

Summary of the rail industry’s implementation plan for lowering the minimum train driver age to 18

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19 Mar 2026 | Impact assessment Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18

Assesses the economic and social impacts of lowering the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 years old in Great Britain.

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19 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum train driver age to 18: rail industry implementation plan

This plan sets out how the rail industry plans to implement the change to lower the minimum train driver age from 20 to 18 in Great Britain.

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7 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 – outcome — outcome published

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7 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers – letter to the rail sector from Lord Hendy — outcome published

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7 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 — outcome published

Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.

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13 Jun 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 — consultation closed

Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.

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16 May 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 — consultation opened

Seeks views on lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract new people to the industry.

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16 Oct 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Transport labour market and skills — outcome published

Seeking views and ideas on the most significant labour market and skills challenges across the transport sector to inform future strategy.

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21 Apr 2023 | Bill stage linked

Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

Third Reading 10:06:00 Motion Moved by Lord Faulkner of Worcester: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Lab): My Lords, I am conscious that we have a lot of business to consider today, so I shall be …

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22 Nov 2022 | Bill stage linked

Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

Order of Commitment 15:41:00 Moved by Lord Faulkner of Worcester: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Lab): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble …

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15 Jul 2022 | Bill stage linked

Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

Second Reading 12:50:00 Moved by Lord Faulkner of Worcester: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Lab): My Lords, I remind the House of the unpaid interest I declare on the register as president …

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25 May 2022 | Bill stage linked

Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:47:00 A Bill to permit young persons to carry out voluntary work on a heritage railway or tramway. The Bill was introduced by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, read a first time and ordered to be printed.

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9 May 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Transport labour market and skills — consultation closed

Seeking views and ideas on the most significant labour market and skills challenges across the transport sector to inform future strategy.

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7 Feb 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Transport labour market and skills — consultation opened

Seeking views and ideas on the most significant labour market and skills challenges across the transport sector to inform future strategy.

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18 Oct 2021 | Announcement Department for Transport linked

Draft Legislation: The Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022

UIN: HCWS310 As part of the Government’s EU transition programme, the Department for Transport, working with other Government Departments, has been negotiating bilateral arrangements with France to support the continuation of cross-border rail services, which provide ...

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14 Jan 2020 | Bill stage linked

Heritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]

First Reading 15:08:00 A Bill to permit young persons to carry out voluntary work on a heritage railway or tramway. The Bill was introduced by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, read a first time and ordered to be printed.

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28 Jan 2016 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked

Transport infrastructure skills strategy: building sustainable skills

Contains recommendations supporting the sustainable development of skills and the creation of 30,000 apprentices.

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