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'Major breakthrough' in long-running pay row with train drivers that could end rail strikes

Sky News Wednesday, 14 August 2024
A "major breakthrough" which could signal the end of national rail strikes has been made in the long-running pay row involving drivers, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).
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News video: Train drivers union boss arrives for talks to avert strikes

Train drivers union boss arrives for talks to avert strikes 00:22

 General secretary of ASLEF Mick Whelan arrives for talks at the Department of Transport in a bid to resolve the long-running train drivers' pay dispute. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 [Video]

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18

18-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains amid concerns over driver shortages. The minimum age to take on the role in Britain is to be lowered from 20, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander welcomed the change, saying it will bring a more "reliable and punctual service for people". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Teenagers to be allowed to drive trains

 Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to drive trains due to concerns over labour shortages, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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