How different are Mainline and Tube train drivers? | In Conversation

LNER Driver, Chris, drives our Azuma trains from London King's Cross down the East Coast Main Line (through York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh) and Scotland's Highland Main Line to Inverness. He's also known at TROTSKI on TikTok with over 22k followers. TfL Driver, Raenée, drives Tube trains on the Northern line. She also has over 16k followers on TikTok as WhereToAdventures and appeared on TV in Secrets of the London Underground with Tim Dunn. In our new video podcast with ‪@TransportforLondon‬, both drivers share their experience in how to get a job as a train driver by looking back at the beginning of their careers, and compare what it's like to drive in such different environments, as well as exploring their new social media stardom! 🎫 Book your tickets to travel with us at https://bit.ly/LNERonYT Video credit acknowledgement: • Transport for London • BenTrainsTV • Marc's Best Airshow Videos by Marc Talloen • Alex Campbell Questions: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:40 When did you start your career on the railway? 00:02:48 What was involved in your initial driver training? 00:06:41 What does a typical day look like for you? 00:09:08 What is it like having views out to sea or up on the Highlands? 00:13:00 What's it like driving in tunnels so much of the time? 00:15:26 How do you think a Tube train differs from an Azuma train? 00:21:00 What are your responsibilites on the train? 00:25:25 What does your route knowledge cover? 00:29:35 Do you like driving distances that take you a long way from home? 00:30:41 How far do you drive in a typical shift? 00:32:59 How long can you go without seeing another train? 00:36:05 How much of an impact does the weather have on your driving? 00:39:43 How do you stay focussed during long stints of driving? 00:45:34 What's your favourite part of being a train driver? 00:52:26 Are there any unique challenges that come with driving underground? 00:57:54 What is your favourite LNER station? 00:59:38 What is your favourite Underground station and Tube line? 01:00:55 What's the most interesting piece of technology in your job? 01:03:06 What is the most unexpected part of being a train driver? 01:05:14 If you could do any other job on the railway, what would it be? 01:08:45 If you could pick any route to drive for a day, where would it be? 01:10:12 What made you decide to become a TikTok creator? 01:16:33 Have you ever been recognised by a viewer at work? 01:20:41 What is your most popular TikTok video about? 01:23:50 Who is your favourite TikTok creator? 01:25:53 Can you describe your job with emojis and a theme tune? 01:27:43 Conclusion