How many train drivers are on the London Underground?

We employ 3,946 London Underground Train Operators.



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Of the nearly 4,000 tube drivers on the payroll, just nine were paid over £100,000 in the past year. Just nine people out of 4,000 drivers in total — and the nine are doing more specialised work than the average tube driver.

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There are stringent tests and assessments for candidates for London Underground train driver jobs. The application process includes an online multiple-choice test, an assessment centre, a group test, an English test and various other assessments. After passing these tests, you can proceed to a face-to-face interview.

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How to become a train driver in London
  • Gain GCSEs in English and maths. ...
  • Reach the minimum age. ...
  • Pass the medical requirements. ...
  • Complete an apprenticeship. ...
  • Apply for trainee driver roles with train companies. ...
  • Complete your training. ...
  • Apply for a role with TfL. ...
  • Complete assessments.


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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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The estimate average salary for London Underground employees is around $63,459 per year, or the hourly rate of London Underground rate is $31. The highest earners in the top 75th percentile are paid over $70,995.

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The highest amount of pay was given to Jim Crawford, Crossrail's Chief Programme Officer, who earned £499,447.

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Drivers usually work 36-hour weeks and have 43 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. Shifts can start as early as 4.45am and end as late as 1.30am. The drivers cannot drink alcohol for eight hours before a shift starts. They are sometimes asked to work as many as 17 weekends in a row.

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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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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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Being a train driver is not for the faint-hearted, as there is a lot of responsibility associated with the role. Controlling a fast-moving train and getting hundreds of passengers or cargo safely to their destinations may be daunting for some.

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The minimum age for a train driver on Network Rail lines is 21; 18 on the London Underground or for employment wholly within depot confines. Remember that these are only legal minimums; the way the industry works these days means you will probably be well above these ages before you get a driving job.

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You only drive one line unless you are an assessor or a test train operator.

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The average Train Driver in the US makes $47,287. Train Drivers make the most in San Francisco, CA at $70,953, averaging total compensation 50% greater than the US average.

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The average pay for a Bus Driver is £36,717 a year and £18 an hour in London, United Kingdom. The average salary range for a Bus Driver is between £26,730 and £43,877. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Bus Driver.

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Train drivers can expect to begin with an average starting salary of £30,000, with the highest salaries often exceeding £65,000.

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