"It's an illogical profession"

[matcha]

Interesting article in the Guardian (no paywall).

‘It’s an illogical job’: Why driving a train isn’t as cushy as it might seem

The rulebook is hefty, the hours are awful and the hurdles to becoming a train driver huge. But 18-year-olds can now apply

www.theguardian.com

 

[Cowley]

Already being discussed in this thread:

Reduction in minimum age for train drivers.

Heard on the news this morning that the minimum age for train drivers is to be reduced from 20 to 18 in order to recruit more drivers and reduce cancellations and reliance on rest day working by some TOC's. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2w2prj470o Eighteen-year-olds will be allowed to...

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