How much do railway workers earn in the UK?

Strikes on UK railways have caused severe disruption to commuters due to the cancellation of a number of services.

The RMT’s industrial action stems from a dispute between the workers, the government and the rail companies – this is how much rail workers are paid.

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How much do railway workers earn in the UK?

There are many different roles with different pay levels at Deutsche Bahn.

engine driver

The pay a driver receives depends on the company they work for.

The average train driver earns in the UK is around £59,000 as of 2022.

Train drivers are not represented by the RMT.

Train Travel Assistants

This includes ticket collectors, guards and information staff.

According to the Department for Transport (DfT), the average wage for these workers is £33,310.

Track construction and maintenance companies

These are the people who maintain and repair tracks.

The average wage for these workers is £34,998, according to the DfT.

Railway employees

These include signal transmitters and driving assistants.

According to the DfT, the average salary for one of these workers is £48,750.

cleanser

According to RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch, the average railway cleaner earns around £32,000 a year.

It was pointed out that over 1000 union members are cleaners who are not classified as railway workers by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What qualifications do you need to become a railroad worker?

This depends on the role you are applying for.

To become a train driver, a person applying must have either GCSEs of grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent grades in English and Maths, or a completed apprenticeship.

The applicants then receive at least one year of training.

Applicants for other positions, such as B. working in a railway station would require the same standard of GCSE qualifications.

However, successful applicants will be asked to attend an assessment day where they will be interviewed and tested on their math, communication and customer service skills.

Why are railway workers on strike?

Railway workers are on strike over a dispute between the government and railway companies over wages, job cuts and changes in working conditions.

Unions say any new wage offers should reflect the rising cost of living.

Network Rail plans to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes in the way their maintenance teams work.