The City of Tampere has won the Nordic Tram City of the Year Award. The recognition was presented in Gothenburg in connection with the Tram Forum on Tuesday, 5 May. The award was presented for the first time this year.
The Nordic Tram Award recognises excellence, innovation and leadership in light rail and tramway development across the Nordic region. The awards are given in four categories, which are Nordic Tram City of the Year, Safe & Secure Tram Award, Women in Nordic Light Rail and Best Student Work.
The Nordic Tram City of the Year Award recognises a city that has demonstrated strong leadership in developing its tramway system as part of a broader vision for sustainable urban development. It highlights how tramways can play a central role in shaping more liveable, accessible and future-oriented cities where mobility is integrated into urban planning and everyday life. The award reflects long-term commitment, strategic direction and the ability to translate ambition into tangible results.
- The award is a great recognition of the long-term work done in Tampere to develop the tram system as part of sustainable urban development. It is especially great that the impact of our work on the everyday lives of city residents and the vitality of the city is also noticed at the Nordic level, says Mayor of Tampere Ilmari Nurminen.
The Tampere Award was received by Mr. Ville-Mikael Tuominen, Development Director of Tampere Tramway Ltd.
- The award was a pleasant surprise. It is an honor for us that the Tampere Tram has found its place in the everyday lives and hearts of the people of Tampere. It is not a coincidence, but the result of the commitment and cooperation of employees representing our entire Tram family. It is nice that our success has also been recognized outside our country. This award is a great thank you for everyone's hard work, says Tuominen.
The Tram Forum has been held in Sweden since 2009. Over the years, the event has become a meeting place for the entire Nordic tram industry. The event is organized by Spårvagnsstäderna, a Swedish organization that promotes cooperation between tram industry players in the Nordic countries.
