From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Melbourne trams finish second-last at world championships
Despite operating one of the world's largest tram networks, Melbourne's drivers placed 25th of 26 teams at the European TramDriver Championship in Warsaw.
In brief
Despite operating one of the world's largest tram networks, Melbourne's drivers placed 25th of 26 teams at the European TramDriver Championship in Warsaw. Melbourne tram drivers finished second-last at the twelve European TramDriver Championship in Warsaw, ahead only of London among twenty six competing teams…
Melbourne's poor showing at tram championships
Melbourne tram drivers finished second last at the twelve European TramDriver Championship in Warsaw yesterday, ahead only of London.
Twenty six teams competed in demanding course
Prague won the competition. The course tested smooth stops, speed control at twenty five kilometres per hour, target braking, and reverse riding.
Full list of skills tested at championship
Drivers also faced tram bowling, lateral distance, basketball, a perfect stop with the second door, and reverse ride guided by whistle commands.
Melbourne has world's largest tram network
Despite finishing near the bottom, Melbourne operates one of the world's largest tram networks.
Australia's historic entry to European competition
In two thousand twenty two, Australia became the first non European country chosen to compete in the championship.
Melbourne to host next championship in 2027
Melbourne will host the thirteen European TramDriver Championship in two thousand twenty seven.
The headline
Melbourne tram drivers finished second-last at the twelve European TramDriver Championship in Warsaw, ahead only of London among twenty six competing teams.
