The Train Drivers Academy was established in April 2019 on the request of the Department for Transport. It is steered and managed by the Rail Delivery Group. It is an industry scheme centred around improving the management of training and recruitment for train drivers. The Train Drivers Academy is not a physical establishment but rather a virtual hub for train driver training. 

Please note that the minimum age for train drivers has not yet been lowered to 18. The Government has announced its intention to bring forward legislation to make this change, but for the moment, the minimum age to become a qualified train driver is 20. For more information about the upcoming change, visit the DfT website.