Do you get free travel if you work for TfL?

All 27,000 TfL employees are entitled to free travel in Zones 1-6. They can also nominate a member of their household for an additional pass. A one-year travelcard for Zones 1-6 costs £2,344.

How old do you have to be to work for TfL?

18 years old
Before you can start an apprenticeship, you must be 18 years old. There is no upper age limit. The majority of our schemes require a minimum of 2 or more GCSEs for an applicant to be eligible.

What agency does TfL use?

It does not control all National Rail services in London, although it is responsible for London Overground and TfL Rail services….Transport for London.

Abbreviation	TfL
Type	Statutory corporation
Legal status	Executive agency within GLA
Purpose	Transport authority
Headquarters	5 Endeavour Square London E20 1JN

How much do TfL train drivers earn?

A normal train operator earns around £55,000 to £59,999 per year according to the Transport for London’s (TfL) 2021 Copy of Job Titles and Responsibilities of Senior Staff. A Night Tube Train operator would go on to earn the same.

What qualifications do you need to be a Tube driver?

You’ll need to:

• be over 20 years of age.
• live within 1 hour’s travel of the depot you’re applying to.
• pass enhanced background checks.
• pass a medical check.

Why do I want to work for TfL?

TfL’s strong reputation from its customers and its values and ethics mean I will get to be a part of a company, that is actively seeking to make a positive difference to people’s day-to-day lives, and therefore, I would be immensely proud to work for TfL in this customer service role.”

Are TfL workers civil servants?

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 provides that TfL is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown and its staff and property are not to be regarded as civil servants or property of the Crown.

When can you retire at TfL?

65
The Fund’s retirement age is 65, but you can retire earlier or later.