2023.12.26 14:29Nation

鉄道免許取得、１８歳に引き下げ　人材不足で来年度実施検討―国交省

　国土交通省が鉄道の運転免許を取得できる年齢を現行の「２０歳以上」から「１８歳以上」に引き下げる方向で検討していることが２６日、同省への取材で分かった。２０２４年度に年齢基準を定めている鉄道営業法の関係省令を改正する見通し。地方鉄道の運転士が不足する中、若い人材を確保しやすくする狙いがある。
　鉄道の運転免許は国家資格。国指定の養成所や各地方運輸局で試験を受けて取得できる。（2023/12/26-14:29）

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2023.12.26 14:29Nation

Japan Mulls Lowering Minimum Age for Train Driving License to 18

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Japan's transport ministry is considering lowering the minimum age for obtaining a train driving license from 20 to 18, it was learned Tuesday.
   The move comes at a time when regional railway operators are facing shortages of train drivers.
   The ministry is expected to revise a related ordinance under the railway business law in fiscal 2024.
   Train driving licenses, a national qualification, can be obtained by taking an examination at state-designated training schools or regional transport bureaus.
   The ministry set up an expert panel in fiscal 2022 to discuss the license system, while many railway operators were calling for the age requirement to be relaxed.