How much do Merseyrail drivers get paid?
How much do Merseyrail drivers get paid?
Merseyrail drivers will soon see their salaries going up – with a pay rise set for the start of next year. Drivers on Merseyrail currently earn £45,657, which will rise to £46,798 on January 1, 2018.
How can I be a train driver?
You can follow these steps to learn how to become a train driver:
- Earn a high school diploma. The minimum education requirement to be a train driver is a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Apply for a railroad position.
- Apply for a train driver position.
- Complete training.
- Get certified.
Do you have to wear a mask on the train Merseyrail?
Face coverings are no longer mandatory. The industry guidance has been updated to: Travel with confidence. Thank you for wearing a face covering if you can, as a courtesy to others.
How many people work for Merseyrail?
1200 people
We employ over 1200 people providing almost 800 local train services across Merseyside every day. We manage 68 stations as well as having staff based at our train maintenance depots and at our head office ‘Rail House’ in central Liverpool.
Why are train drivers paid so much?
Train drivers have a very strong union. When a union is strong, the pay that the workers get is usually a bit better. Unions help to ensure a group of people who are working in the same trade have access to fair benefits and fair pay.
Do you need a mask on trains still?
Face coverings are no longer mandatory on public transport. It is no longer mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport. However, the government recommends you continue to wear one in crowded or indoor spaces where you may come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
Is there an underground in Liverpool?
With 4 city centre underground stations – Lime Street lower level, Liverpool Central, Moorfields and James Street – you can easily get around the city, giving you more time to see everything Liverpool has to offer.
