How long does it take to become a tube driver?

TUBE DRIVER TRAINING Once they have the job, training to become a London Underground Train Driver is currently almost 6 months. Training outside of London can take up to 12 months. Training covers hands-on driver training with an instructor, driving theory and safety training.



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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). They do this in a few ways: 1.

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Some London Tube drivers are now earning more than £100,000 a year, despite new technology that makes their jobs easier. Figures obtained by the Sunday Times reveal the highest-paid driver earned £103,374 in the year to November, a 69 per cent rise since 2012.

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The normal route to becoming a Tube driver is through working for TfL in a different role first - usually customer facing but it can just be within TfL - and successfully completing the probation period. After this, you can be entered into an internal talent pool or apply for a Tube driver position.

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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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If you are a person who likes to work with some independence and isolation where your boss is not always watching you then it could mean interesting to you. This is a well paid job of driving a tube and the training support is there.

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With regular scheduled train services meaning a planned timetable, passenger Train Drivers work reasonably predictable shift patterns. On average, most operators work to a 35 hour week. Although some work more. A 35 hour week which is generally averaged out over the whole year, shift cycle or similar.

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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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The average train driver salary in the UK is £48,500 per year. Train drivers can expect to begin with an average starting salary of £30,000, with the highest salaries often exceeding £65,000. Train driver salaries can also differ between commercial or freight roles.

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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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How to become an underground train driver
  1. Apply for a role with TfL. TfL is the organisation that runs London Underground services. ...
  2. Meet the minimum age requirement for the London Underground. ...
  3. Complete assessments. ...
  4. Receive training.


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