What It Takes To Become A London Underground Driver | The Tube | Spark

Trainee driver, Terrance, handles a train for the first time, and 60-year-old Keith does it for the last.

Summer 2002 was no easy feat for the people working on the tube, making sure day to day workings of the underground ran as smoothly as possible. From strikes to repairs, to world records, join us as we get to know the unsung heroes of the Tube.

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[wildflower]

Well congratulations on the young man who started his new job and congratulations for the distinguished gentleman who retired after 44 years and 7 months. The best to both of you.

[MDC]

The older gent teaching Terrance is the kind of trainer we all hope to get at new positions.

[ericmcrae]

My Uncle was a driver for over 40 years and my Dad was a signalman both on the Northern line. They both started at 14 as porters. Dad used to take me to his signalbox at Golders Green its all long gone now all controlled from Camden Town I believe. This film brought back some memories.

[carmattvidz]

I loved that " No I was never caught speeding because we never had this equipment" LOL!

[matchrocket]

I wish Terrance well in his new adventure. It certainly looks like he's off to a good start.

[lifelong]

The trainers...truly amazing people who take the pressure away from the trainees, and plant the reality of these jobs into the minds of those that replace them. After mastering Trolley buses in Vancouver, Canada, and ultimately onto regular bus operations, I still hear the trainers guidance and experience teaching the ways and means of your daily duty..safety first, always.

[seancalasara]

The guy that trained Terrence is really supportive. He wants those drivers to pass. If I had a different coach, there is a high chance he would not say anything and just mark. Congrats Terrence.

[ScotRail-pqky]

Well done Terrance. Great to see another friendly & ambitious person join the railway

[RobTheTrucker]

5:28 A simulator that cost £4m and they could have purchased Train Simulator for $24.99 instead

[BigLRestInPeace]

He protecc
He attacc
But most importantly mind the gap

[TheSheiban]

I hope Terrance still has the same spark of joy today that he did in 2002.

[morzee]

20 years later, I wonder how Terrance is doing and whether Keith is still with us. Life is short.

[lewisbale]

I'm just coming across this episode and love it. So happy for Terrance and all the new drivers and Keith can retire and relax.

[they-call-me-mister-trash]

"You're always going to leave someone behind, its the way of life I'm afraid."
RIGHT IN THE FEELS MAN.
Why you doing this to me?

[MeltedToast]

“Ye gonna be missed Keith yknow that”

Keith: demonic laughter

[MajorSkyblue]

13:19 This train is still there, I go past it every day. It's nice to know a little history about it.

[TulipAnn]

It just made me remind when I started as a train driver and how grateful I am for doing this! As a passionate for subway systems, it's a pleasure to learn and discover how it works over the world. Excellent video!!!

[JasonDunlop]

Best of luck to the fella. Hope he has many happy years as a tube driver.

[MisatoBestWoman]

Love this gem of a series such a favourite!
I too hope Terrance is doing amazing and the distinguished Keith has a beautiful retirement

[declan]

That retirement party was so damn wholesome, especially that matchstick train