As soon as the last tram had rolled across the Ring after midnight, the team led by overhead line expert Herbert Graninger from Wiener Linien got to work. With tower wagons and lifting platforms, the crew prepared for the final touches ahead of the TRAM Driver World Championship.
Cables for the Perfect Picture
Their mission: laying fiber-optic cables – so-called light guide cables. These ensure that the camera footage is transmitted seamlessly to the giant LED screen in front of the Burgtheater and that the livestream runs smoothly without interruptions.
Safety First
Before any work could begin, the overhead line had to be carefully shut down. Section by section, the line was checked for absence of voltage, properly grounded, and the work area secured with flashing lights. Only once everything was double-checked and safe did the team get the green light.
Precision Work on the Ring
Starting at the Burgtheater, the team worked their way through the night. Centimeter by centimeter, they fixed the cables along the overhead line – with full concentration, precision, and plenty of know-how. That’s how these night owls make sure the TRAM World Championship is a true spectacle – not only on the track, but also on the big screen and in the livestream.
Ready for Show-Time
On September 13 from 11 a.m., it’s Lights, Camera, Action: The world’s best tram drivers will compete in thrilling challenges on Vienna’s Ring, right in front of City Hall.
