How much does a Tube driver earn in London?

Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by MyLondon to Transport for London in early 2021, the annual wage of a full-time Tube driver was revealed as £56,496. This was based on the financial year from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, with 3,271 drivers said to earn this amount, not including bonuses.

Do Tube drivers drive?

Do you drive on all the tube lines? You only drive one line unless you are an assessor or a test train operator. [But] you can transfer to other lines.

Why are tube drivers paid so much?

Why do London Underground drivers get paid so much? – Quora. 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).

How long does it take to become a tube driver?

In general, becoming a London Underground train driver will require that you undergo 22 weeks of training. However, if you opt to train outside of London Underground, you might have to sit through 48 weeks of training.

What do you need to become a tube driver?

TUBE DRIVER TRAINING Training covers hands-on driver training with an instructor, driving theory and safety training. You will have to complete a Personal Track Safety Certificate, as well as an NVQ Level 2 in Rail Transport Operations (Driving) before your training is complete.

How long does it take to be a tube driver?

How do I become a tube driver?

Although by default, you are not required to have a degree to become a Tube driver, you may find that the initial role you apply for at TfL does require one. If you have a clean disciplinary record, you can then enter an internal Talent Pool or apply for a Tube driver position.

Do you need a university degree to be a tube driver in London?