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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet
If a train crashes or is bombed it can be reached extremely quickly from outside. A driver isn't the panacea of care for the people on the train and if it crashes the chances are the driver is going to be the first victim anyway.
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Although it's worth noting that the law requires that any train that goes to any stations that are underground has staff onboard. Essentially to manage the passengers in the event of an emergency. It doesn't, however, require a driver..
The government could change the law so that Union membership is banned for tube drivers though. It could be argued that any public transport drivers are important for the economy..
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Originally Posted by Maggy J
Exactly! And if I had known that tube drivers would get this sort of wage I needn't have arsed about getting the relevant teaching qualifications..
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It's actually rather disheartening to realise I earn less than the member of staff aboard my DLR train in the morning, yet I have a degree and he (or she) doesn't.
On the plus side, I have a more interesting job.