Just got your GCSE results? Your next stop could be the train driver's seat
19-08-2026 23:30 via gov.uk

Just got your GCSE results? Your next stop could be the train driver's seat

This change to the law means 18-year-olds can now apply to become train drivers, tackling train driver shortages and helping young people into stable, skilled and well-paid jobs.
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