Heidi Alexander

Heidi Alexander

Labour — Swindon South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 May 2025

Debate

Rail Sector: Skills

Contribution

A skilled workforce is key to delivering the railways that passengers need, and I am working closely with colleagues across Government to ensure that we train up the right people in the right way for the jobs of the future. As my hon. Friend will know from our visit to Derby last week, we are also taking action to ensure that we attract younger talent into the industry, by lowering the age at which someone can become a train driver to 18.

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