Posted 4 days ago by ngarner
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in more rolling stock to get Victorians where they need to go, with 10 more Victorian built E-Class trams to be built, freeing up space on our tram network and supporting local jobs.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
SANDRINGHAM’S town centre will be transformed if plans go ahead for the historic Black Rock tram depot to be incorporated into a new luxury residential development.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an incident in Fitzroy earlier this month (15 August).
Posted last month by newsbot
Two women who were assaulted by a man on a tram on their way to work on Wednesday have told of how the attack left them “unsafe, violated, confused and angry”.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
Yarra Trams is calling on pedestrians to cross tram tracks safely during Rail Safety Week. A new Public Transport Victoria campaign across Melbourne’s tram network aims to encourage safe behaviours as people travel to their destination.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
More than 90 per cent of Melbourne's trams are being refurbished in a program that has generated over 100 jobs, and will see the availability, reliability and passenger amenity of trams improved.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
A tram fitted with infrared cameras, laser scanners and vibration sensors has been used to undertake the most comprehensive analysis of Melbourne's tram network infrastructure ever conducted.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
As part of the modernisation of Melbourne's tram network, Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria are repairing tram tracks at Moreland Road between Nicholson Street / Holmes Street and Cameron Street.
Posted 3 months ago by Railpage System User
Preliminary site works will begin 2 weeks prior to the major works. These works are required to prepare the areas on the sides of the track for the upgraded platform stop. There will be minimal impacts during this time. Priority will be given to performing works overnight in order to minimise disruption.
Posted 3 months ago by Railpage System User
Yarra Trams delivered 98.7 per cent of services in May with 81.7 per cent of services arriving on time. Target for reliability is 98.5 per cent, while the target for punctuality is 82.0 per cent.
Posted 3 months ago by bevans
A tram has been derailed in a collision with a truck at Coburg this morning.
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
As part of the modernisation of Melbourne's tram network, Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria are repairing tram tracks at Moreland Road between Nicholson Street / Holmes Street and Cameron Street.
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
An accessible tram stop is now open at Balaclava station in Carlisle Street, with the project improving safety and accessibility and creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment.
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
Yarra Trams delivered 99.1 per cent of services in April with 83.9 per cent of services arriving on time. Monthly reliability is the best April reliability since 2013.
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
The Andrews Labor Government is extending the Free Tram Zone (FTZ) to get crowds to Melbourne’s major events, as work ramps up on major infrastructure projects over June.
Melbourne’s popular FTZ will be extended to stops near the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to make it simpler for fans to get from the city to ‘Dreamtime at the G’, the NRL State of Origin and other major events, free of charge.
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
More tram stops across Melbourne will be upgraded to become fully accessible as the Andrews Labor Government gets on with upgrading 10 additional stops across Melbourne’s major tram routes.
Works will start over the coming months to upgrade more tram stops, improving access to major hospital, education and tourist destinations and connections to other modes of public transport.
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
In a move to improve access to the world's largest tram network, new passenger information displays have been rolled out on
Posted 4 months ago by Railpage System User
As part of the modernisation of Melbourne's tram network, Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria are repairing tram tracks in Parkville at Flemington Road between Eliott Avenue and Gatehouse Street. New automatic signal points will also be installed at the Elliott Avenue intersection.
The tracks in the work zone are over 50 years old and areas need to be repaired. The repairs will increase service reliability, safety and ride comfort for passengers. This signal upgrade will improve operational efficiency and reduce the chance of derailments.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Yarra Trams has today announced the 2018 recipients of its inaugural Community Partnerships Program, which will see eight
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Yarra Trams delivered 98.8 per cent of services in March with 78.7 per cent of services arriving on time. The result for reliability means that Yarra Trams has not met the performance threshold and eligible passengers may claim compensation.
Trams share the city's roads and traffic congestion is a leading factor affecting tram performance. This is why we continue to work closely with our on-road partners including VicRoads to find ways to make journey times more reliable. Yarra Trams also continuously engage with major works Authorities to anticipate and mitigate impacts of Major State projects such as Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removals on our customers' journey. Yarra manages the network in real-time to adjust to the road conditions and help people to safely get where they want to go.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
As part of the modernisation of Melbourne's tram network, Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria are replacing tram tracks on Carlisle Street and Balaclava Road between Westbury Street and Chaddesley Avenue .
The tracks in the work zone are over 50 years old and areas need to be replaced. The track replacement will increase service reliability, safety and ride comfort for passengers. This new infrastructure will improve operational efficiency and reduce the chance of derailments.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
As part of the modernisation of Melbourne's tram network, Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria are are repairing tram tracks at Maribyrnong Road and Raleigh Road and installing new automatic signal points at two intersections.
Posted 5 months ago by Railpage System User
Victorians are being offered the chance to be among the first in the State to experience a journey in an autonomous vehicle
Posted 6 months ago by bevans
A man has grabbed a child and assaulted a teacher on a Melbourne tram after yelling abuse at a group of young students.
Posted 6 months ago by bevans
A TRAM driver who crashed through a bus shelter and hit a fire hydrant before landing on the footpath in Melbourne’s inner-northwest overnight has told police he fell asleep.
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