FOI request detail

Night Tube Train Operator

Request ID: FOI-2794-1920
Date published: 06 January 2020

You asked

Dear Transport for London, I would like to know the following: Since 2018 - what is the average internal wait time for successful candidates to begin training for night tube train operator. What is the line most of the operators are then allocated to. How many drivers are on the wait list prior to the latest 2019 campaign. Thank you

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-2794-1920

Thank you for your email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 15 December 2019.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm we hold the information you require. You asked:

Since 2018 - what is the average internal wait time for successful candidates to begin training for night tube train operator.

What is the line most of the operators are then allocated to.

How many drivers are on the wait list prior to the latest 2019 campaign.

It’s not possible to give an average waiting time as the lists are seniority based, meaning some people started straight away while others are still waiting. We have had changes in the demand so some courses have been cancelled or not run with Night Tubers, others are full with 16 people per course.

The line, most have been allocated to, is the Piccadilly Line.

Once drivers are offered a date they are taken off the waiting list therefore the number prior to the 2019 Campaign is an estimate of 56.

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Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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