Railway Workers

February 10, 2026
Train drivers from 18 years old gains traction during National Apprenticeship Week

Train drivers from 18 years old gains traction during National Apprenticeship Week

Train driver age lowered to 18 as rail staffing concerns grow, with new opportunities highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week.
November 3, 2025
Heroic LNER train worker fights for life after confronting knife attacker on Doncaster to London train

Heroic LNER train worker fights for life after confronting knife attacker on Doncaster to London train

A heroic LNER rail worker remains in critical condition after confronting a knife attacker on a Doncaster to London train, saving passengers’ lives.
May 7, 2025
Government lowers train driver age to 18 in bid to tackle staffing crisis

Government lowers train driver age to 18 in bid to tackle staffing crisis

Government lowers train driver age to 18. New policy change that will lower the minimum age to become a train driver from 20 to 18,
February 18, 2025
£3.75 Million Fine For Network Rail After Fatal Train Accident Involving Workers

£3.75 Million Fine For Network Rail After Fatal Train Accident Involving Workers

£3.75 million fine for Network rail after fatal train accident involving workers. Network Rail has been ordered to pay a £3.75 million fine
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