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Do tube drivers get free travel?

During the initial 12-16 weeks training, trainee drivers can earn up to £32,375. They can also obtain free travel around London for themselves and a partner and have overtime rates of around £36 an hour.



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  • Final salary pension scheme.
  • Free travel for you and a nominated partner/family member on the TfL network.
  • A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan.
  • Minimum of 29 days annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme - optional.
  • Tax-efficient childcare payments.


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All London Underground trains are currently either operated manually (when a train driver controls starting and stopping, the operation of doors and handling of emergencies) or in semi-automatic mode (when starting and stopping is automated, but a driver operates the doors and drives the train if needed).

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Most salary levels are just based on supply and demand economics really. What makes tube drivers different is the ability of their unions to make the supply of drivers extremely tight (and thus drive up their pay).

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The average MTR Elizabeth line salary ranges from approximately £72,690 per year for a Train Driver to £72,690 per year for a Train Driver. MTR Elizabeth line employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 4.2/5 stars.

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Do London tube drivers seem overpaid compared to other countries? Their average salary is 60-70K, with some paid over 100K. Firstly, let's debunk a few myths here, mainly the BS reported by the Daily Mail & Evening Standard. A full time driver on London Underground earns a salary of just over £55K a year.

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When it comes to travelling back home at the end of her shift, it's actually pretty straightforward. She told viewers that there are two depots on the Bakerloo Line – one at Queen's Park and one at Elephant and Castle – and every driver has a 'home' depot where they start and finish work.

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Staff Travel Cards. A Staff Travel Card (STC) gives you unlimited free travel on most National Rail services for one day (restrictions apply). These travel cards have replaced the system of free tickets.

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As a part of the rail industry, you will reap all benefits provided from the industry, such as free or discounted travel on the rail company route you work for, reduced rate on UK rail routes, discounts on international rail travel (rail companies across Europe and Australia), and excellent pension benefits.

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TfL toilet facilities are free to access, but some non-TfL facilities may be chargeable. Other public toilets may be available near to stations. Some facilities are inside the station's ticket gates.

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