Train drivers in the UK earn an average salary of nearly £70,000, yet a chronic shortage of drivers plagues the rail service. Approximately 87% of P-coded cancellations stem from driver absences, with many relying on voluntary overtime. The departure of older drivers poses a potential crisis, prompting changes to allow younger applicants. Training requires diligence and exceptional focus, with an initial salary of £26,000 rising to £62,000 after three years. The government aims to recruit at least 5,000 new drivers, primarily among younger generations, while highlighting the profession's challenges beyond the pay.
Driving trains may not be quite the money for old rope that headlines sometimes imply. The training salary of 26,000 rises to 62,000 in three years.
The Department for Transport wants at least 5,000 more drivers and hopes that gen Z will help meet that target. Nearly half of qualified drivers are over 50.
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