Train and Tram Drivers
Wages
New workers start around £36,618. Normal pay is £63,757 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £101,070.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 24,497 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
May check travel passes, collect fares and deal with passenger queries.
May make passenger announcements and controls automatic doors.
Maintains radio contact with control centre.
Makes scheduled stops for the loading and unloading of freight and coupling/uncoupling of carriages and tubs.
Stops as directed to allow passengers to embark/ disembark.
Watches for track hazards, observes signals and temperature, pressure and other gauges.
Starts train or tram when directed and operates controls to regulate speed.
Checks safety equipment, regulates the heating of passenger compartments and records engine defects or unusual incidents on the journey.
Checks controls, gauges, brakes and lights before start of journey and studies route, timetable and track information.
Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
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