How much do train drivers in Newcastle get paid?

Train drivers in Newcastle earn

£23.03-37.77 per hour

Based on 15 employee reviews

Train driver salaries can range between £23.03-37.77 per hour in the Newcastle area. This data is based on quiz results from 15 employees who live in and around Newcastle.

What do top employers pay train drivers?

Who are the worst train driver employers?

  1. Abellio
    5.9
  2. KeolisAmey
    6.2
  3. Arriva
    6.4

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How are people paid?

An annual salary 87% of people report they get paid an annual salary.

Based on 15 employees

What do train drivers do?

Train and tram drivers have the job of driving passengers or goods, in a train or tram, to specific locations.

Other names for train drivers are:

  • Engine driver
  • London Underground driver
  • Tube driver
  • Eurostar driver

You will work on a train or a tram, depending on what vehicle you are trained to drive.

This job may involve:

  • Checking equipment is ready to use before driving
  • Driving trains or trams on time
  • Making announcements to passengers
  • Checking with control centres for any problems on the route
  • Recording any issues

You may have to work early mornings, late nights, on weekends and bank holidays.

If you want to apply for a train driver job, you might need the following:

If you want to apply for a tram driver job, you might need the above, as well as:

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