Two tram drivers from the West Midlands Metro will be joining other drivers from across Europe (including Edinburgh Trams) in competing at the prestigious European Tram Driver Championships. Being held in Frankfurt, Germany on 14th September, West Midlands Metro are sending Jasbir Kaur and Dawid Osika to the championships.
During the event they will showcase their driving expertise with events such as performing an emergency stop with lightning fast reactions and bringing trams to a precise halt. One of the most anticipated events will be tram bowling where they must skilfully push a 1.5kg ball along the track between two marker posts.
Jasbir, from Wolverhampton, and Dawid, from Wednesbury, will be joined by Anthony Stanley, West Midlands Metro’s Head of Operations and Safety.
Anthony said: “We take great pride in our driving standards, and choosing the right people to represent our network was no easy task. After careful consideration, based on nominations from their colleagues and outstanding performance over the last few years, Jasbir and Dawid emerged as the top contenders. We’re excited to watch them compete against the best in Frankfurt. Both have an excellent chance to bring home the title of European Tram Driver of the Year.”