Cheering tram-drivers in front of the tramway

These Teams Compete in the TRAM World Championship 2025

On September 13, 25 teams from six continents will vie for the prestigious TRAM World Championship title. The Wiener Linien team will feature drivers from major cities like Hong Kong, San Diego, and Melbourne.

At the international competition, drivers from around the globe showcase not only their exceptional driving skills but also the vital role of public transport in connecting cities and cultures worldwide.

Participating cities from A to Z

  1. Berlin & Leipzig (Germany)
  2. Brno (Czech Republic)
  3. Brussels (Belgium)
  4. Budapest (Hungary)
  5. Casablanca (Morocco)
  6. Dublin (Ireland)
  7. Edinburgh (Scotland)
  8. Florence (Italy)
  9. Hong Kong (China)
  10. Kyiv (Ukraine)
  11. Melbourne (Australia)
  12. Oradea (Romania)
  13. Oran (Algeria)
  14. Oslo (Norway)
  15. Poznań (Poland)
  16. Riga (Latvia)
  17. Paris (France)
  18. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
  19. Rotterdam (Netherlands)
  20. San Diego (USA)
  21. Stockholm (Sweden)
  22. Tampere (Finland)
  23. Tenerife (Spain)
  24. Vienna (Austria)
  25. Zagreb (Croatia)

 

The Viennese Team

Florijan Isaku and Elisabeth Urbanitsch from Wiener Linien stood out among around 40 colleagues in the qualification round and will represent Vienna at the TRAM World Championship on September 13. For both of them, taking part is a great honor. “We’re not just representing Wiener Linien, but the entire city of Vienna—and really, all of Austria,” says Isaku. Elisabeth is also looking forward to the event: “The TRAM World Championship will be something truly special. I’m especially excited to connect with colleagues from all over the world.”

To prepare for a shot at the world champion title, both are already training hard—by doing what they do best: driving trams.

Tram driver in uniform stands in the tram and smiles into the camera
Florijan Isaku will compete for Vienna at the TRAM World Championships on 13 September 2025
© Wiener Linien / Simon Wöhrer

Florijan Isaku

Age: 35 Years

With Wiener Linien since: 2014

Favourite vehicle: I like every tram

Favourite line: I prefer the ring lines

Early shift or late shift: Early shift

What I love about my job: My job gives me a personal sense of doing something important for our city and its people.

Why we will win the TRAM World Championship: Because we always give our best and compete on behalf of all our colleagues at Wiener Linien.

 

Tram driver in uniform stands in the tram and smiles at the camera
Elisabeth Urbanitsch rides for Vienna at the TRAM World Championships on 13 September
© Wiener Linien / Simon Wöhrer

Elisabeth Urbanitsch

Age: 48 Years

With Wiener Linien since: 2019

Favourite vehicle: E2 and ULF (Ultra-Low-Floor)

Favourite line: Line D

Early shift or late shift: Late shift

What I love about my job: I truly enjoy driving through one of the world's most liveable cities every day.

Why we will win the TRAM World Championship: We will win because we strive to show the best version of ourselves.