Tram
Service changes
Tram timetable changes in April 2023
From Sunday 16 April 2023, there will be minor changes to journey times and timetables on the Williams, Flinders and Collins street tram corridors.
New tram timetables in October 2022
From 16 October 2022, there will be timetable changes to Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 35, 64, 67, 72, 86, and 96. These changes will improve journey times along Bourke and Swanston street corridors.
Projects
Glenferrie Road bridge upgrade works
From Monday 16 January to Friday 21 April 2023, important bridge strengthening and tram track renewal works will take place on Glenferrie Road between Como Street and Station Street in Malvern.
Parkville substation
We’re replacing the existing tram driver’s amenity building located in the tram reserve in Royal Park.
Brunswick depot precinct upgrade
We're upgrading Brunswick Tram Depot to keep it running efficiently, safely and reliably. Give us your feedback online or meet us in person at a pop-up session on Sydney Road in July.
Introduction to tram substations
Tram substations contain electrical equipment to convert the local power supply into the voltage needed to run the tram network.
Gardiners Creek bridge upgrade works
From 10pm Friday 21 January to 5am Saturday 29 January, Glenferrie Road, between Toorak Road and Riversdale Road in Kooyong will be closed for essential bridge upgrade and tram track renewal works. Buses will replace Route 16 trams during this time.
Tram stop upgrade - Stop 4, William Street/Collins Street
We’re upgrading Stop 4, William/Collins Street, to create raised side platforms, which will be fully integrated with Melbourne’s expanding fleet of low-floor trams.
Merri Creek bridge upgrade works
The Victorian Government is investing $1.3 million to upgrade the bridge over the Merri Creek on High Street in Northcote. This work is being completed as part of the Securing the Safety and Productivity of Victoria’s Road Network program.
Route 58 infrastructure upgrades
We're upgrading Melbourne's tram network to deliver accessible transport and meet Melbourne's future transport needs. Route 58 has been selected as the next route for E-Class trams as it services key employment areas including the Parkville medical precinct, CBD, South Yarra and population growth areas.
South Yarra Tram Stop Upgrade
We’ve upgraded South Yarra Station, one of Melbourne’s busiest stations, as we also prepare our network for the Metro Tunnel. The final stage of work to construct a level-access tram stop on Toorak Road was completed in June 2021. Finishing works involving planting and paving will take place in early 2022.
New tram substation in Reynard Street, Pascoe Vale
We’re building a new tram power substation in Pascoe Vale South to meet Melbourne’s future transport needs and the increased demands on the tram network. This includes the roll-out of more E-class trams, which are our biggest and most accessible. To do this we need to make sure there is enough power to keep the network operating smoothly, reliably and safely.
Tram stop enhancement works
As part of the Victorian Government’s $328.4 million investment into critical public transport and road maintenance upgrades to create and support more than 600 jobs, we’re delivering a range of safety and operational improvements across Melbourne’s iconic tram network.