Thread: Paris Metro chiefs back introduction of driverless Tube trains to London
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Old July 13th 15, 09:28 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Paris Metro chiefs back introduction of driverless Tube trains to London
On Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:52:51 +0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
For anyone who thinks that the Tube drivers' high pay, long holidays,
regular strike days off during key sporting events, and short working hours
sounds attractive, this is worth a read:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/gene...og/11730449/Wa
t-to-be-a-Tube-driver-Well-you-cant.-Heres-why.html

Doesn't it remind you of the route to becoming a steam engine driver in the
old days?

I'm not sure whats less surprising - the fact that the drivers operate a closed
shop or that LU gave into their demands for it.

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