Before the Door Opens White Paper

Rail, younger drivers, and the preparation the industry needs to get right.

 

Up to 90,000 experienced rail workers could leave the industry by 2030. At the exact moment the youngest-ever cohort of train drivers begins entering it from June 2026. This isn't a future risk. It's already happening.

This white paper sets out six strategic priorities for operators, industry bodies and leaders to prepare properly, before the door opens, not after.