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You cant become a train driver if you wear glasses
I am now looking into being a train driver but this persons experience really has put me off:
My experience is that glasses are *not* permitted. Back in '94 I passed all the aptitude tests and the interview to become a train driver with South West Trains.
My aptitude tests, interview and medical were carried out at London Bridge. I passed all of the medical requirements except for the eyesight. I don't wear glasses normally, but I do wear them for driving. My corrected vision is 6/5, which is better than the value of perfect sight (6/6).
I was told that because my un-corrected vision wasn't 6/6 I would never be allowed to drive a train. So, unless the rules have changed since '94, you can't drive a train unless your un-corrected vision is perfect.
I wear glasses aswell and I know this persons experience was in 1994 but I wondered if this has changed now?
My experience is that glasses are *not* permitted. Back in '94 I passed all the aptitude tests and the interview to become a train driver with South West Trains.
My aptitude tests, interview and medical were carried out at London Bridge. I passed all of the medical requirements except for the eyesight. I don't wear glasses normally, but I do wear them for driving. My corrected vision is 6/5, which is better than the value of perfect sight (6/6).
I was told that because my un-corrected vision wasn't 6/6 I would never be allowed to drive a train. So, unless the rules have changed since '94, you can't drive a train unless your un-corrected vision is perfect.
I wear glasses aswell and I know this persons experience was in 1994 but I wondered if this has changed now?
Reply 1
16
why not ring the people who are recruiting and ask? 
Reply 2
I know a train driver who wears glasses! So that can't be true.
Reply 3
ChemistBoy
I know a train driver who wears glasses! So that can't be true.
This came from a Valid source....So in other words that person isnt lieing or I dont think they are.
Can someone experienced in this sector give me some information about this and if wearing glasses is/not permitted?
Reply 4
minicooper
This came from a Valid source....So in other words that person isnt lieing or I dont think they are.
Can someone experienced in this sector give me some information about this and if wearing glasses is/not permitted?
Can someone experienced in this sector give me some information about this and if wearing glasses is/not permitted?
Well I do know someone who is a train driver and wears glasses and wore glasses before he became a train driver so certain train companies must employ people who wear glasses.
Reply 5
ChemistBoy
Well I do know someone who is a train driver and wears glasses and wore glasses before he became a train driver so certain train companies must employ people who wear glasses.
How old is your friend and when did he qualify as a train driver?
Also what company does your friend work for?
Reply 6
minicooper
How old is your friend and when did he qualify as a train driver?
Also what company does your friend work for?
Also what company does your friend work for?
32, 4 years ago, Silverlink I think.
Reply 7
It's possible that this guys uncorrected vision also wasnt good enough. I applied to the Navy and they specify 6/6 corrected but also something a lot easier uncorrected. If that was true then this guy on the other forum may miss that out as he was annoyed!
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