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| Cynical |
There is nothing funny about this song and those who created it in addition to those who find it funny show a fundamental lack of knowledge on the subject.
In addition to that it has already been posted about 19 times in the last week. Please use the search function.
In response to attacks I would say that many drivers spend all or most of the day in underground tunnels (hardly pleasent working conditions), have to show constant concentration, have to work early and lates shifts and deal with the highest housing costs in the country. The job certainly does require a lot of skill and is far harder to pass the entrance tests/training than it is to get a university degree, for instance. They are underpaid, if anything.
People in London want a European style metro system but are not willing to pay for it. London Underground is something so central to keeping London moving but is expected to run on minimal budget. Add to this that the London Underground is older than any other system in the world and so extremely complex and you have a recipe for total disaster. In reality what Londoners really get out of it is a system that is subject to issues with reliability but is constantly improving and providing an extremely good service compared to the level of fundind. This is totally down to the incredibly hard working staff who despite working in horrible conditions give their all and all they get is ing abuse. |
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| Agenz |
| Makes me glad that I take the 10 min drive to work everyday :p |
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| Sunsnail |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cynical
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are you a metro worker? :p |
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| Samuel Farts |
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| Cynical |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunsnail
are you a metro worker? :p |
Yes |
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| Dervish |
| So how long do you have to train for and whats the entry requirements? Also how much do you get paid? |
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| Dmatrox |
i dont get how its funny?
nice tune tho :) |
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| Cynical |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dervish
So how long do you have to train for and whats the entry requirements? Also how much do you get paid? |
Entry requirements:
You must be over 21 (18 for London Underground, but there are very few if any who are actually this age).
You must be in generally fit condition.
You need perfect hearing.
You need perfect vision (although some companies are now considering those with corrective lenses, but laser surgery is not allowed!).
You must have perfect colour vision (ie not colour blind).
You must not have any history of illness which may result in making you incapable of safely controlling the train.
You will be given drug and alcohol tests when you apply and at random.
* Previously worked in the industry for a number of years in lower positions, you will generally not be considered otherwise. Usually a company will only appoint those who are currently employed by them in lower jobs.
The selection process is a hugely hard thing and only a very small percentage of those who apply are even considered. Assuming you pass that there are a number of tests that you must then take which are not very easy which assess your suitability to be a driver, of the few that are considered few pass these tests.
Assuming you have passed these tests you then go on to months of learning to be a driver.... There are tests during this process also which must be passed....
Assuming you qualify you must now gain 'route knowledge' which basically means you must know every little thing about the routes on which you will be driving. Placement of stations, signals, junctions etcs.
I would estimate that less than 1 in 100 who apply qualify.
On the London Underground the wage is around £31,000 a year. This is more or less in line with those working on the mainline.
Drivers aren't paid much, and it's a hard job to get. The railway industry is very lucky to have so many enthusiasts who are willing to become drivers, and the passengers are very lucky in that most drivers truely love their job otherwise they wouldn't have bothered putting so muchg effort into becoming a driver. |
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