Duvet Dave
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Hello all,
Firstly my apologies if this is covered elsewhere. Despite searching I haven't found anything that does cover this but it may be I am not using the correct search terms? I'm happy to be educated though...
So my query is this...I am 48 years old and considering a career change. Train driving is something I have considered and I appreciate that it is a lengthy process to go through so I'd be more like 50 if the chance arose to apply! I can also appreciate the need to have regular medicals etc.
I'd be interested to learn what happens to drivers that are unable to continue driving as result of a medical condition, a condition that could occur through no fault of their own. Understandably if this will cause a danger to themselves or anyone else they shouldn't drive but does this mean they are 'sacked' or are they offered other roles? What happens to their pay in the meantime?
I'm also finding it difficult to find the retirement age for drivers. I want to keep working as long as I can and as long as I'm deemed safe to do so if I did end up being successful in a driver role. For info and in case it makes any difference I would be looking for train driver roles in the south east, South Eastern, Southern or Thameslink.
Thanks in advance for any comments,
Dave (who does not spend all day in a duvet)
Firstly my apologies if this is covered elsewhere. Despite searching I haven't found anything that does cover this but it may be I am not using the correct search terms? I'm happy to be educated though...
So my query is this...I am 48 years old and considering a career change. Train driving is something I have considered and I appreciate that it is a lengthy process to go through so I'd be more like 50 if the chance arose to apply! I can also appreciate the need to have regular medicals etc.
I'd be interested to learn what happens to drivers that are unable to continue driving as result of a medical condition, a condition that could occur through no fault of their own. Understandably if this will cause a danger to themselves or anyone else they shouldn't drive but does this mean they are 'sacked' or are they offered other roles? What happens to their pay in the meantime?
I'm also finding it difficult to find the retirement age for drivers. I want to keep working as long as I can and as long as I'm deemed safe to do so if I did end up being successful in a driver role. For info and in case it makes any difference I would be looking for train driver roles in the south east, South Eastern, Southern or Thameslink.
Thanks in advance for any comments,
Dave (who does not spend all day in a duvet)