German team ready for the tram World Cup in Vienna!

German team ready for the tram World Cup in Vienna!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The preparations for the first World Cup that will take place on September 13, 2025 on Rathausplatz in Vienna are in full swing. In this exciting event, tram drivers from all over the world compete against each other to demonstrate their tram driving skills. A team from Germany, which was presented in Leipzig on Wednesday, will also take part. The team members are Thomas Langkopf from Leipzig, who works for the Leipzig transport businesses, and Sandra Probst from Berlin, who works for Berlin's transport businesses. mdr reports that the drivers compete against each other in various disciplines, including stopping at specified areas and driving at variable speed.

The first Tram World Cup will gather a total of 25 teams from different cities worldwide. These cities include San Diego, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Kiev, Casablanca and Rio de Janeiro, which makes the international dimension of this event clear. With teams from six continents, including mixed teams such as Berlin and Leipzig or Helsinki and Tampere, this event shows the variety and the connecting power of the tram as a means of transport. 5min reports that the team from Budapest as defending champion goes into the race.

demo of skills and technologies

The participants will demonstrate their skill and precision in various driving techniques at the World Cup. This includes precisely stopping on the platform and driving without a view of the speedometer. These skills are not only crucial for the competition assessment, but also ensure that the drivers can meet the requirements of the tram systems in their hometown. The competition is seen as a unique opportunity not only to present the driving skills, but also to celebrate the tram as an important local means of transport.

The Viennese transport companies assume that the event will also promote a cultural exchange. The various teams will not only compete in competition, but also take the opportunity to exchange their experiences and techniques. According to MDR , the occasion will help to highlight the tram as a connecting element between different cities and cultures.