Tram World Championship: Vienna fights for the title on September 13th!

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Vienna celebrates the first tram world championship on September 13th at Rathausplatz. Participants are Elisabeth Urbanitsch and Florijan Isaku.

Wien feiert am 13. September die erste Straßenbahn-Weltmeisterschaft am Rathausplatz. Teilnehmer sind Elisabeth Urbanitsch und Florijan Isaku.
Vienna celebrates the first tram world championship on September 13th at Rathausplatz. Participants are Elisabeth Urbanitsch and Florijan Isaku.

Tram World Championship: Vienna fights for the title on September 13th!

On September 13, 2025 the time has come: Vienna will be the venue for the first-ever tram world championship, which will take place in front of the impressive town hall. Numerous transport fans and interested parties are expected as part of a large public transport festival. Over 50,000 people have registered to witness this unique event, which can be followed not only in the city but also internationally via live stream. For the Viennese team, consisting of Elisabeth Urbanitsch and Florijan Isaku, this is the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and make Vienna visible on the world map of tram athletes. Loud MyDistrict The two drivers work intensively in the main workshop of the Wiener Linien to prepare for the competition.

In the last few weeks, Elisabeth and Florijan have been training hard to master the disciplines of the World Cup. Four of a total of eight disciplines are already on their training plan: reversing, lateral distance, target braking and precise stopping at door 2. Reversing in particular requires teamwork and trust between the two drivers, which is a fundamental element in road traffic. Florijan Isaku has over 10 years of experience as a tram driver, while Elisabeth Urbanitsch joined Wiener Linien as a career changer in 2019. This combination of experience and fresh air could prove to be a decisive advantage.

A festival for all traffic lovers

The Tram World Championship is held by 25 teams worldwide and promises both sporting challenges and spectacular show elements such as tram bowling and tram curling. This colorful competition content is an excellent way to draw attention to promoting climate-friendly mobility, which is loud TV21 represents an important part of Vienna's transport policy.

Vienna's public transport councilor Ulli Sima emphasizes the importance of this event and sees it as an opportunity to raise awareness of the role of public transport. The mobility transition, which is loud BMDV aimed at new concepts and alternative means of transport is a central theme. Cities play a crucial role in reducing individual motorized transport and encouraging a switch to walking, cycling and public transport. The event could therefore also serve as a platform for discussions and innovation impulses on sustainable transport planning in Vienna.

So be there on September 13th and experience how Vienna shines not only in everyday life but also in competition. The Urbanitsch Isaku team will give it their all, and our town hall square will become the setting for a sporting spectacle in which teamwork, precision and commitment to public transport will be at the forefront. Take the opportunity to be there live or watch the live stream and enjoy a celebration of mobility!

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