Compléter 1225trainVersion en ligne 1225train par John E 1 of open because last year have than for they of at easier of on get every Some London train drivers get paid more pilots . The highest - paid drivers London's Underground got $130 , 000 year . The basic salary is $70 , 000 a . This is twice the salary a nurse . London's police officers start $28 , 000 . London Underground train drivers also eight weeks holiday a year . Many people think the salaries are unfair the job a train driver is getting . Many drivers no longer to drive trains . On automated trains , only have to and close the doors . A spokesman said their pay was " professionalism " . Thousands passengers travel on the London Underground day .