Yarra Trams

08 April, 2020

The prospect of being run into by 30 charging rhinos is frightening enough to grab the attention of most people. But almost 900 motorists in Melbourne each year ignore the risks, resulting in collisions with trams that can weigh as much as 30 rhinos.

10 May, 2013

Data recorded by Yarra Trams shows that there were 64 vehicle to tram collisions between 8 April 2013 and 7 May 2013.

03 May, 2013

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of April 2013.

30 April, 2013

The Public Transport Victoria website is currently offline due to an Optus disruption. Until the issue is rectified the Journey Planner and Timetable sections of yarratrams.com.au will be unavailable - as well as any other content linking to ptv.vic.gov.au

30 April, 2013

Sunday morning tram services on Route 57 have been boosted as part of a timetable review. Services will now operate every 20 minutes on Sunday mornings instead of 30 minutes.

26 April, 2013

The St Kilda Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013 as one of Australia's largest and oldest short film festivals. The festival runs from the 23rd of May to the 1st of June 2013.

24 April, 2013

How long would it take to visit every tram stop in Melbourne? That's a question that Adham Fisher of Leicester, England is hoping to answer soon. Having travelled throughout Europe and North America to ride transport systems, he is now aiming to use Yarra Trams for an attempt at the Mt. Everest of tram records - our network of more than 1700 stops.

19 April, 2013

Yarra Trams, on behalf of Public Transport Victoria, has commenced the removal of all Metcards ticketing equipment from Melbourne's tram fleet. In order to prevent disruption to passenger services, the de-installation program will take place progressively until July 2013 with approximately 6 trams per day transformed.

17 April, 2013

The next Yarra Trams Meet The Managers session will be held in the city this Thursday 18 April at Stop 1 - Bourke/Spencer Street (Route 86, 95, 96)

15 April, 2013

Finding the right tram stop is now easier for passengers on 64 of Melbourne’s low-floor trams following a $343,000 investment by the Victorian Government in automated ‘next stop’ announcements.

12 April, 2013

Transport Minister Terry Mulder and Yarra Trams Chief Executive Officer Clement Michel officially opened the new Domain Interchange accessible stop this morning.

10 April, 2013

Major renewal and construction works at Domain Interchange are scheduled to be completed before first tram on Friday 12 April.

02 April, 2013

Works at Domain Interchange are continuing until early morning of Friday 12 April.

02 April, 2013

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of March 2013.

20 March, 2013

Yarra Trams will operate extra services to the city for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Thursday 25 April 2013.

19 March, 2013

Yarra Trams is a supporter of the Good Friday again this year, and encourages all Melburnians to give generously to the Royal Children's Hospital.

13 March, 2013

Yarra Trams takes another step towards a more sustainable tram network.

04 March, 2013

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of February 2013.

01 March, 2013

More information about works at Domain Interchange.

25 February, 2013

Due to a planned outage for Telstra Premium SMS services, tramTRACKER will not be available by SMS between 1am and 2.30am on Thursday 28 February.

18 February, 2013

Public Transport is the best way to get to and from Melbourne's first White Night Festival on the evening of Saturday 23 and morning of Sunday 24 February.

14 February, 2013

Domain Interchange will have a new look after the Easter holidays, with a major renewal program set to turn it into Melbourne's latest accessible stop.

04 February, 2013

The final figures are in, and the 2013 Australian Open was Yarra Trams' biggest yet.

01 February, 2013

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of January 2013.

30 January, 2013

yarratrams.com.au will be unavailable for approximately 30 minutes on Saturday morning from 12am due to server maintenance.

23 January, 2013

Australian Open shuttle trams had their busiest seven days ever across the first week of this year's tournament.

16 January, 2013

The first day of the 2013 Australian Open saw record crowds flock to Melbourne Park using Yarra Trams.

03 January, 2013

Yarra Trams will operate extra trams for the Australian Open tennis tournament from Monday 14 to Sunday 27 January 2013.

02 January, 2013

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of December 2012.

31 December, 2012

Monday 31 December 2012 and Tuesday 1 January 2013 Trams will run on a Saturday timetable with the same first tram time as a regular Monday.

28 December, 2012

myki is the only ticket to travel from 29 December 2012

20 December, 2012

SMS tramTRACKER will not be available for Vodafone or 3 mobile network customers between 6pm December 31 2012 and 6am January 1 2013.

10 December, 2012

From Saturday 29 December Metcard will no longer be valid on trams, and Public Transport Victoria is giving passengers the chance to transfer the balance of unused tickets to charity.

04 December, 2012

From Saturday 29 December myki will be the only ticket for Melbourne's trams, trains and buses. Metcard will no longer be valid.

03 December, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of November 2012.

29 November, 2012

Tram travel will be free from first to last service on Christmas Day, and from 6pm New Year's Eve until the first normally scheduled services on the morning of Tuesday 1 January.

28 November, 2012

Public Transport Victoria, Yarra Trams and VicRoads are holding a series of Route 96 Project consultation events with local residents, businesses and stakeholders.

28 November, 2012

The new PTV Hub at Southern Cross is now open. For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au The PTV Hub at Melbourne Town Hall (Swanston Street/Little Collins Street) is now closed.

23 November, 2012

The next Yarra Trams Meet The Managers session will be held this Wednesday on Route 59.

Yarra Trams is again a proud sponsor of the 52nd Melbourne International Film Festival. All venues are easily accessible by tram.

08 November, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of October 2012.

08 November, 2012

Yarra Trams will observe one minute's silence at 11 o'clock this Sunday (the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month) for Remembrance Day.

08 November, 2012

The winner of the Yarra Trams People's Choice Award, part of the Basil Sellers Art Prize 2012, has been announced.

26 October, 2012

Tram Sessions are the group who surprise tram travellers with live performances by local and international acts. Now, to celebrate their 50th sessions they've announce a 'Mass Jam' and a crowd funding campaign.

24 October, 2012

A trial on Route 96 trams is tackling a common accessibility issue.

16 October, 2012

Trams on Route 24, 30, 78, 79, 86, 95 and 96 will operate to a new timetable from Sunday 18 November.

04 October, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of September 2012.

02 October, 2012

Get out and about during the Victorian Seniors Festival with free travel on all metropolitan tram, train and bus services from 7 to 14 October 2012.

02 October, 2012

Yarra Trams is proud to present tramTRACKER for Android.

28 September, 2012

You can now download a copy of the same timetable seen at tram stops.

13 September, 2012

The transition to the myki ticketing system is to take a big step forward with the sale of Metcards on the rail network to cease during October. Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder recently agreed the final transition program with the Transport Ticketing Authority, which will see the Metcard ticketing system end in Melbourne on Friday, 28 December 2012.

04 September, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of August 2012.

27 August, 2012

How popular would you be with your friends if you said you were taking 10 of them to the Royal Melbourne Show? Plus they would each receive over $100 in rides, food and showbags and a personal introduction with the Showtime FMX Freestyle Motocross stunt bikes?

27 August, 2012

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams is renewing the tram tracks in Chapel Street between Dandenong Road and Commercial/Malvern Road. The work started on Saturday (25 August 2012) and is due to be completed by 5am on Wednesday (29 August 2012).

16 August, 2012

Game Masters: The Exhibition is currently showing at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) until 28 October 2012. Featuring over 125 playable games, Game Masters: The Exhibition is ACMI's latest blockbuster exhibition, celebrating the work of the world's most innovative and influential videogame designers, including Peter Molyneux, Warren Spector, Tim Schafer, Hideo Kojima and more.

16 August, 2012

Tram improvement works on Chapel Street have been completed and the road has reopened to trams and traffic.

10 August, 2012

Our new radio ad introduces listeners to two Victorian breeds at risk of extinction. In the style of the eminent broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, our intrepid explorer discovers that these endangered species are all over Melbourne. But so is their biggest threat. And it weighs in at 30 tonnes!

09 August, 2012

Public Transport Victoria has published a series of guides on getting to Melbourne's universities on public transport.

02 August, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of July 2012.

01 August, 2012

A new accessible tram stop is now open at City Square, in Swanston Street, between Flinders Lane and Collins Street

30 July, 2012

A new accessible tram stop in Flemington Road at Boundary Road opened to passengers on Monday 30 July 2012. The opening of Stop 22 provides the growing community of tram passengers with improved access to trams at this busy interchange with the Flemington Bridge train station.

30 July, 2012

Tram travellers enjoyed another chance to provide direct feedback to Yarra Trams at our Victoria Harbour Meet The Managers session on Tuesday 24 July. Managers from across the business were available for two hours to take suggestions and feedback on the performance of our network, as well as answering common questions.

24 July, 2012

Due to a road accident damaging overhead tram wires, Route 1 and 8 trams are diverting via Sydney Road

23 July, 2012

Premier Ted Baillieu has announced that the first restored W-class tram is expected to return to service on the City Circle in October this year.

23 July, 2012

VicRoads has announced that 12 part time tram lanes will start operating on Plenty Road from Dundas Street, Preston to Albert Road, Reservoir in the week commencing 23 July 2012.

18 July, 2012

In response to media enquiries regarding a video of a tram driver posted on YouTube, Yarra Trams has issued the following statement: Safety is the number one priority of Yarra Trams in operating Melbourne’s tram network. Tram drivers are well aware of the rules relating to safety and we investigate all incidents that come to our attention. Yarra Trams has launched an immediate investigation and will interview the tram driver. This case will be dealt with in accordance with our disciplinary process.

18 July, 2012

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams will be renewing the tram tracks in Chapel Street between Dandenong Road and Commercial/Malvern Road. Sections of this tram track have not been replaced since 1974 and need to be renewed. The planned works will deliver a better road surface for motorists and cyclists, a smoother ride for tram passengers, reduce tram noise associated with potholes and broken tracks and enhance the safety of Chapel Street for everyone. Following extensive consultation with the City of Stonnington, the Chapel Street track renewal will be done from the early hours of Saturday 25 August to approximately 5am on Wednesday 29 August 2012.

16 July, 2012

Yarra Trams will be doing essential network maintenance on Melville Road, Coburg from 8pm today (Friday 16 July) to 5am on Monday 19 July 2004.

16 July, 2012

WorkSafe Victoria has cleared Yarra Trams of any breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in relation to the operation of Citadis low floor trams. A WorkSafe Improvement Notice relating to the rear vision cameras on these trams has now been removed.

13 July, 2012

Route 72 trams are diverting via Dandenong Road in both directions due to a gas leak on Malvern Road near Williams Road.

12 July, 2012

The Editor Herald Sun (Published 10 July 2004)

11 July, 2012

Route 72 trams are diverting via Dandenong Road in both directions due to a road accident blocking tracks on Malvern Road. Citybound trams will turn left into Malvern Road, then travel via Glenferrie Road to Dandenong Road where they will connect with St Kilda Road and rejoin the normal route. Trams to Camberwell will continue past Commercial Road to Dandenong Road, turn left and then run to Glenferrie Road before turning right into Malvern Road and running as normal to Camberwell.

09 July, 2012

Passengers have the opportunity to meet Yarra Trams managers at Victoria Harbour Docklands on Tuesday 24 July. Managers and key staff from various departments will be at the stop from 8:00am to 10:00am to answer your questions and collect ideas to help improve the service for tram passengers. Stop D17 - Victoria Harbour is located at the intersection of Collins Street and Merchant Street in Docklands. Route 11 and Route 48 trams will run to the stop via Collins Street during the event. Route 70 trams also run nearby.

06 July, 2012

Yarra Trams has completed major track renewal works and the construction of an accessible tram interchange in Hawthorn.

04 July, 2012

Route 55, 57 and 59 were disrupted on the morning of Wednesday 4 July due to damaged overhead wiring on Flemington Road.

04 July, 2012

As part of the City of Melbourne's Swanston Street Redevelopment, a new pair of accessible tram stops has opened at the intersection of Bourke Street and Swanston Street .

04 July, 2012

Trams are disrupted by a rally in Bourke Street. The following service changes currently apply: Route 86 and Route 96 will operate via La Trobe Street in both directions between Spencer Street and the intersection of Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street. A shuttle tram service will operate in Bourke Street terminating at Stop 7 Bourke and Russell Streets. There is no service between Stop 7 Bourke and Russell Streets, and Stop 11 Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street. City Circle tram services will not operate between Stop 6 Flinders and Russell Streets, and Stop 10 Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street.

04 July, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of June 2012.

03 July, 2012

Yarra Trams reminds all motorists driving on Riversdale Road, Hawthorn and in surrounding areas, that there are road closures and detours in place until approximately 5am on Friday 6 July due to tram improvement works at the intersection of Power Street, Wallen Road and Riversdale Road.

03 July, 2012

A hundred of Melbourne's most iconic buildings will be open to the public for one weekend as part of Open House Melbourne 2012 on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July. The fifth OHM is the biggest yet, with buildings across the CBD and Docklands, as well as Fitzroy, Collingwood and Essendon. With most of the buildings accessible by public transport, trams are a great way to make the most of your Open House weekend. By travelling on myki you'll pay no more than $3.30 for a full fare daily ticket each day. Along with your Metcard or myki, tramTRACKER and the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner are also essential tools for a successful OHM weekend. For more information visit openhousemelbourne.org

29 June, 2012

Melbourne Art Fair 2012 is the premier Fair and Exposition of contemporary art in the Asia Pacific, featuring over 80 national and international galleries from all states and territories of Australia, as well as from New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Canada and Japan. Held only every two years, you have a chance to be a part of this amazing Melbourne event. Enter the competition for your chance to win.

25 June, 2012

Passengers may have altered or affected tram services this morning due to two disruptions on the network.

18 June, 2012

As Melbourne's heritage W Class fleet began to be replaced by newer vehicles in the mid 1970's, trams originally built by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board started to find their way to other parts of the world. Find out more about tram 482 and how it ended up on show to more than 1.7 million people.

07 June, 2012

Tram services on Bourke Street were disrupted for an hour on Thursday 7 June due to a rally by teachers.

05 June, 2012

An upgrade to the iPhone tramTRACKER app has been released through the Apple App Store.

05 June, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of May 2012.

24 May, 2012

Due to urgent network maintenance on the Optus mobile phone network tramTRACKER will not be available to Optus customers from 11pm Saturday 26 to 10am Sunday 27 May.

15 May, 2012

Our partners the Good Food & Wine Show are offering Yarra Trams passengers the chance to meet TV chefs Manu Feildel and Maggie Beer.

11 May, 2012

Due to server maintenance works tramTRACKER will not be available between 11pm and midnight on Monday 14 May.

10 May, 2012

Yarra Trams French parent company will operate the metro rail system for nine million people in India's sixth largest city from 2015.

08 May, 2012

07 May, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of April 2012.

07 May, 2012

When you travel with myki on a tram you don’t always need to touch off at the end of your journey.

03 May, 2012

Now you can download a copy of the same timetable that's displayed at your tram stop.

02 May, 2012

The first locally built tram since 1994 is a step closer to running on the Yarra Trams network.

27 April, 2012

Melbourne's City Circle tourist tram has been named as one of the world's most talked about attractions on tripadvisor.com

27 April, 2012

From Sunday 22 April 2012, Yarra Trams has adjusted the timetables on 11 routes. The changes coincide with new timetables on parts of the train and bus networks aimed at better aligning public transport services and connections across the network.

18 April, 2012

Media Release from the Minister for Transport

12 April, 2012

Yarra Trams would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding during the St Kilda Road tram track renewal works over the Easter Break.

10 April, 2012

Yarra Trams has won a national award for excellence in infrastructure operation.

10 April, 2012

Yarra Trams staff and passengers have contributed nearly $85,000 to this year's Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

04 April, 2012

Yarra Trams has welcomed children and parents to its brand new themed tram stop at the Royal Children's Hospital.

03 April, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of March 2012.

30 March, 2012

The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal has received a $47,500 boost from donations to the Yarra Trams tram faces promotion.

29 March, 2012

Due to a server error the tramTRACKER iPhone application, website and mobile internet version are experiencing problems this morning. Yarra Trams technicians are working on resolving the fault.

28 March, 2012

Route 75 is currently disrupted due to fallen overhead wires at the Hartwell rail bridge. Route 75 is running in two parts with a limited bus replacement connecting the two.

19 March, 2012

Yarra Trams would like to thank customers for their patience with tram service alterations during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Sunday of the Grand Prix is Yarra Trams largest single special event day and the service changes required to deliver passengers to the race on the weekend are the most extensive of the year. This year’s Grand Prix was the busiest for sometime and we recognise that moving tens of thousands of racegoers to the circuit requires changes that can affect regular travellers.

14 March, 2012

Route 8 trams are diverting via Malvern/Commercial Road (Route 72) due to a traffic incident blocking tracks at Punt Road.

09 March, 2012

More than $22,000 has already been raised for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal through Yarra Trams second annual tram faces promotion.

07 March, 2012

Yarra Trams advises that there are a number of service alterations and extra trams throughout the Labour Day long weekend.

02 March, 2012

Following on from last year’s successful “Tram Faces for the GFA” campaign that raised more than $37,500 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Yarra Trams and 3AW are teaming up to again offer Melburnians the chance to have their face on the front of a tram.

02 March, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met its punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of February 2012.

29 February, 2012

When Yarra Trams renewed tracks across the busy intersection of Punt Road and Swan Street, Richmond, the works were designed to allow traffic to keep flowing.

24 February, 2012

Road closures during Swan Street and Punt Road tram track works Yarra Trams will be renewing the tram tracks in Swan Street and Olympic Boulevard in Richmond this weekend (from 8pm tonight, Friday 24 February to the early hours of Monday 27 February 2012). During these works, Swan Street will be closed between Cremorne Street and Punt Road.

21 February, 2012

Due to scheduled maintenance work at Metlink some web services linked to from the Yarra Trams website will not be available from 10pm Saturday 25 February to 6am Sunday 26 February.

20 February, 2012

Performers added a splash of colour to two new level access tram stops that opened today (20 February 2012) in High Street, Northcote. The City of Darebin arranged for the Yellow Men to be “on duty” at the new “kerb outstand” tram stops outside the Northcote Social Club and the Town Hall.

14 February, 2012

Yarra Trams is continuing its series of popular Meet the Managers events with the next one taking place at Stop 25 in St Kilda Road near Commercial Road.

10 February, 2012

With a crowd of 300,000 people expected to attend the St Kilda Festival this weekend public transport is the best way to get to the action.

09 February, 2012

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that it has met punctuality and service delivery targets for the month of January 2012

07 February, 2012

Due to continuing accessible stop construction on Swanston Street tram stops at Collins and Bourke Street are being replaced by a temporary stop.

01 February, 2012

The completion of a new 'easy access' stop at Parliament Station will provide improved access to trams while also allowing traffic to share the same road space.

01 February, 2012

Two new central island platform stops on High Street, Northcote will help improve access for tram passengers along Route 86.

30 January, 2012

Records tumbled both on and off court at Melbourne Park during this year's Australian Open tennis tournament.

27 January, 2012

Southbank Tram Depot is set to receive a $24 million upgrade in a venture that will create more than 50 jobs and will help prepare the network for the arrival of 50 new low-floor trams.

19 January, 2012

Yarra Trams is a proud supporter of a new campaign promoting goodwill on Australia Day.

10 January, 2012

Tennis fans heading to and from the Australian Open from 16 to 29 January 2012 can travel free on special Yarra Trams shuttle services.

10 January, 2012

Yarra Trams and VicRoads have used new technology in High Street, Armadale to minimise inconvenience to passengers during bridge rehabilitation works.

09 January, 2012

Tram users can now get up to date public transport information throughout the week from the Yarra Trams Twitter feed.

09 January, 2012

Yarra Trams has met its performance targets for December 2011.

05 January, 2012

More than 200 family, friends and colleagues have attended the funeral of Melbourne's longest serving tram driver, Len Bates.

04 January, 2012

During January, trams operate to normal frequencies but journey times vary because trams are not generally subject to traffic congestion.

01 January, 2012

THE so-called "patron saint of trammies" has passed away. Lenny Bates was still driving trams until a few weeks before he died, of pancreatic cancer, on 27 December, at the age of 81.

28 December, 2011

Yarra Trams is saddened to hear that one of our most popular drivers has passed away after a short illness.

24 December, 2011

From January to March 2012, Yarra Trams is adding over 100 extra tram services every weekend to help passengers get to and from the beach.

23 December, 2011

Yarra Trams has added an extra 2400 tram services on New Years Eve to get party-goers to and from the city safely.

11 December, 2011

Scratch tickets and old 'punch card' public transport tickets will be phased out from the end of this month as Melbourne's transport operators continue a crackdown on fare evasion.

09 December, 2011

This month marks five years since Yarra Trams revolutionised real-time public transport information by introducing tramTRACKER.

08 December, 2011

Extra tram services in the CBD this Boxing Day will cater for both lovers of cricket and bargain hunting.

02 December, 2011

Yarra Trams is a proud partner with the City of Melbourne in bringing a festive flavour to the famous City Circle Tram.

02 December, 2011

Yarra Trams has again been named Australia's most respected public transport company in a survey conducted by BOSS magazine and Hay Group.

01 December, 2011

Yarra Trams has met its performance targets for November 2011.

25 November, 2011

Yarra Trams and VicRoads have launched a marketing campaign to encourage shoppers to buy local in High Street Northcote and Westgarth this festive season.

23 November, 2011

Yarra Trams partners with a number of Melbourne's best known tourism operators and we're pleased to say that many of the attractions that we support have recently been recognised as leaders in their industry at the Victorian Tourism Awards.

21 November, 2011

Channel Nine News has aired a story about the tram priority trial underway on Nicholson Street, Route 96 until Thursday 24 November.

21 November, 2011

Yarra Trams encourages local community support and disability groups to arrange a tram familiarisation session to help build confidence in using Melbourne’s tram network.

21 November, 2011

Thanks to the passengers who visited the St Kilda Station/Metropol stop on the morning of Thursday 17 November to meet our managers.

20 November, 2011

Every year on November 1 a fresh crop of Movember facial hair sprouts up across the world in support of men's health causes such as prostate cancer and depression.

14 November, 2011

Yarra Trams passengers are invited to be part of our TRAMSformation on Thursday 17 November at St Kilda Station/Metropol (Cnr Fitzroy Street and Canterbury Road, St Kilda)

11 November, 2011

Construction of new easy access tram stops at Stop 10 on Macarthur Street in Melbourne’s CBD will commence on 14 November and is planned to be completed by mid-December 2011.

10 November, 2011

Yarra Trams will observe one minute’s silence at 11am on Friday 11 November 2011 for Remembrance Day as a mark of respect for those who have died for or served Australia in all wars and armed conflicts.

04 November, 2011

Yarra Trams Beware The Rhino pedestrian safety campaign has been recognised with a Gold Award for being one of the world's best integrated advertising campaigns at the International Davey Awards.

03 November, 2011

Yarra Trams has introduced additional Sunday morning tram services on six St Kilda Road services.

26 October, 2011

Melbourne’s new Royal Tram will remain in public operation for the next year in honour of Her Majesty The Queen.

21 October, 2011

Yarra Trams and its staff members are enjoying recognition from the community thanks to two recent awards.

21 October, 2011

International White Cane Day raises awareness of the issues of people with low vision, and as part of this year's event Vision Australia organised for a number of their low vision clients to visit Southbank tram depot and familiarise themselves with boarding and exiting trams.

21 October, 2011

Whether you're a visitor, student, irregular traveller or just need more information on how Melbourne's public transport network works there's a information pack for you on the Yarra Trams website.

27 September, 2011

The Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder has congratulated Yarra Trams for meeting or exceeding all Customer Experience Performance Regime (CEPR) benchmarks as well as meeting punctuality and reliability targets every month since the start of the current tram franchise in December 2009.

27 September, 2011

Stage 1B of the Route 86 tram improvements is soon to become a reality with works to start in the early hours of Sunday 2 October.

15 September, 2011

Yarra Trams’ quirky Beware the Rhino safety campaign has lead to a significant decline in the number of pedestrian incidents with trams.

22 August, 2011

As part of Melbourne Open House, ABC Radio National's By Design program broadcast its Wednesday 10 August program from on-board one of the quintessential icons of Melbourne, a City Circle tram.

18 August, 2011

As part of its commitment to providing public transport to all, Yarra Trams has launched a new Accessibility Guide.

15 August, 2011

Yarra Trams is making it easier for passengers to find their way by making “phantom routes” a thing of the past.

15 August, 2011

Tram service changes will be in place for all St Kilda Road services while Melbourne celebrates Cadel's historic Tour de France victory.

29 July, 2011

Yarra Trams has once again given tram passengers the chance to "Meet the Managers" and share their views on the Melbourne tram network.

29 July, 2011

VicRoads, City of Darebin and Yarra Trams have completed the first element of Stage 1A of the Route 86 tram improvement project in High Street.

21 July, 2011

Come and meet the managers of Yarra Trams and share your ideas for the revitalisation of a Melbourne icon.

18 July, 2011

Yarra Trams would like to thank the residents and traders of Westgarth for their patience and cooperation during tram track renewal works in High Street between 9 and 15 July.

08 July, 2011

Yarra Trams quirky Beware The Rhino pedestrian safety campaign is proving to be a big hit with over 2300 people 'liking' the Rhino on Facebook and more than 10,000 viewing the advertisement on YouTube.

21 June, 2011

On 9 July 2011, work will begin on tram track renewal and the construction of accessible platform stops on High Street, Westgarth. This is the first stage of the Route 86 – High Street and Plenty Road – tram track and road environment improvement works.

07 June, 2011

Major trackworks, road safety improvements and platform stop construction by Yarra Trams in Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade, St Kilda will continue until Saturday 18 June 2011.

27 May, 2011

The construction of a new accessible platform stop at Stop 136 on Route 96 (Alfred Square) in June will mark the 330th stop which has been upgraded by Yarra Trams since 1999.

24 May, 2011

Yarra Trams has reminded pedestrians in Melbourne to look, listen and be alert around trams with a quirky new campaign that compares the weight of one tram to that of 30 rhinos.

03 May, 2011

Over the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekend Yarra Trams replaced 740 metres of double track along Spencer Street between La Trobe Street and Flinders Street and on the Spencer Street Bridge.

01 May, 2011

Yarra Trams continues to strive towards excellence in the provision of customer service, service frequency and passenger comfort. The latest issue of Track Record demonstrates Yarra Trams efforts and results in these areas.

14 April, 2011

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams will be replacing the tracks in Spencer St between Little Lonsdale St and Spencer St Bridge over the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekend (approximately 8pm Thursday 21 April to Wednesday 27 April).

13 April, 2011

Yarra Trams has launched a new tram network map.

11 April, 2011

An unusual site greeted customers on tram stops in the CBD yesterday with a tram full of knitters making a trip around the City Circle.

28 March, 2011

Over 100 Victorians will see themselves on the face of a tram thanks to Yarra Trams and 3AW's Neil Mitchell program. The unique opportunity allowed passengers to put their face in the picture in return for a $250 donation to the Good Friday Appeal.

28 March, 2011

Yarra Trams and 3AW's Neil Mitchell program are giving Melburnians the unique opportunity to help the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal by putting their name and face on the front of one of Melbourne's iconic trams.

15 March, 2011

During the 2011 Australian Formula One Grand Prix from Thursday 24 March to Sunday 27 March service changes will be in place for most tram routes which run through the city. Tram replacement buses will operate in the city and Docklands area during the event.

10 March, 2011

From first tram Saturday 12 March tram, train and bus fares in Victoria will rise for Metcard and myki users.

08 March, 2011

Yarra Trams is proud to be providing Auslan signers for deaf movie buffs keen to attend a screening of Violet Tendencies at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. As part of Yarra Trams’ sponsorship of the Festival, the company has arranged for two signers to be located in a specially designated section of the ACMI Cinema throughout the screening.

08 March, 2011

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams will be replacing tracks in Bridge Road and Church Street from the early hours of Saturday 12 March to approximately 5am on Tuesday 15 March.

04 March, 2011

A tram featuring the faces of people who have either been treated at the Royal Children's Hospital or helped support this amazing Melbourne institution was revealed today at the launch of the 2011 Good Friday Appeal.

01 March, 2011

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams will be renewing the tram overhead cables at the intersection of Spencer and Bourke Sts (Melway ref: 1A – A5 ). These works need to be conducted prior to the renewal of tram tracks in Spencer St over the Easter/ANZAC Day long weekend (21 to 27 April).

01 March, 2011

"Stop and Shop". That was the theme of a New Year shopping promotion at Kew Junction sponsored for the first time by Yarra Trams. The main prize of $5,000 worth of shopping vouchers was won by a delighted Lili-Ann Kriegler with the draw taking place at the Kew Festival.

24 February, 2011

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams will be replacing the tracks in Bridge Road, Richmond between Punt Road and Wustemenn Place this weekend. The works will run from the early hours of Saturday 26 February to approximately 5am on Monday 28 February.

22 February, 2011

Customers will once again have a chance to 'Meet the Managers' this Friday at the Queen Victoria Market tram stop. One of Yarra Trams' core values is to 'think like a passenger' and the Meet the Managers events are a great opportunity for our Executive Leadership Team to hear suggestions directly from the travelling public.

17 February, 2011

As part of the modernisation of Melbourne’s tram network, Yarra Trams will be replacing the tracks in Church Street between the Yarra River bridge and Swan Street. The works will be done in two stages from the early hours of Saturday morning to 5am on Monday: • 19 February to 21 February – Yarra River bridge to Willis Street • 5 March to 7 March - Willis Street to Swan Street

08 February, 2011

Kew Junction shopping precinct and Yarra Trams are giving one lucky passenger the chance to win $5000 worth of VIP offers at stores in the area. Simply catch tram routes 24, 42, 48 or 109 to Kew Junction and make a purchase at participating retailers to enter in store. If you show a Metcard or myki when you enter you'll go into the draw a second time. Winner drawn at 3pm on stage at the Kew Festival, 19 March 2011. For more information visit Kew Junction

29 December, 2004

Yarra Trams has announced an all night tram service on New Year's Eve.

08 December, 2004

The Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, today announced that travel on Victoria's public transport system would be free on Christmas Day.

01 December, 2004

In response to an inquiry from The Age, based on information provided by the State Opposition, Yarra Trams confirms that tram cancellations during the September quarter remained well under half a per cent. This was also the case during the previous quarter.

30 November, 2004

The next generation of ticketing to be used by Victoria's public transport passengers will be based on a re-usable Smartcard that works across the metropolitan and regional bus, train and tram networks.

12 November, 2004

Yarra Trams is offering free movie tickets as a bonus to public transport users. As a major partner of the 53rd Melbourne International Film Festival, Yarra Trams has organised an exclusive two for one ticket offer.

10 November, 2004

Yarra Trams will observe one minute’s silence at 11am on Remembrance Day (Thursday 11 November 2004) as a mark of respect for those who have died for or served Australia in all wars and armed conflicts.

08 November, 2004

Yarra Trams is extending Route 16 all the way from Melbourne University to Kew.

28 October, 2004

Short Trip x 10 Metcards will not be valid for use on Melbourneýs public transport network from 1 May 2004, but unused trips can be exchanged for other tickets or refunds, Metlink Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bernie Carolan, advised today.

13 October, 2004

Yarra Trams is extending Route 8 all the way from Toorak to Moreland.

11 October, 2004

In response to Channel Seven's use of a radar gun to check tram speeds in 40kmh zones, Yarra Trams has confirmed that its 1200 tram drivers are required to observe the speed limit.

24 September, 2004

Yarra Trams has scheduled extra trams to operate between the city and the MCG for the AFL Grand Final between Brisbane and Port Adelaide this Saturday, 25 September 2004.

19 September, 2004

An uninsured motorist whose vehicle collided with a tram is facing a bill of more than $140,000.

13 September, 2004

The latest edition of Track Record reports Yarra Trams was the only public transport operator to meet and exceed government-set targets of performance during the June quarter.

06 September, 2004

Welcome home parade for Victoria's Olympians

01 September, 2004

The Docklands Drive tram extension has renewed an association between Yarra Trams and Coleman Rail.

01 September, 2004

The Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, today turned the first sod to mark the start of construction works on the Docklands Drive tram extension into New Quay.

24 August, 2004

From today, public transport commuters using trams at night will experience a greater level of security following the introduction of Authorised Officer Staff until the last tram.

20 August, 2004

''Absolutely awesome,'' was Linda Patchings reaction to the news from Yarra Trams that the is due for completion at the end of this year. As President of the Docklands Chamber of Commerce, Linda welcomes the new tram service as a benefit to residents, businesses and visitors.

05 August, 2004

Yarra Trams Chief Executive Officer, Hubert Guyot joined Transport Minister, Peter Batchelor and the Mayor of the City of Port Phillip, Cr Dick Gross at the launch of a new generation of tram stop.

30 July, 2004

Yarra Trams and the Melbourne International Film Festival have extended their free movie ticket offer.

29 July, 2004

An investigation commissioned by Yarra Trams has not determined the exact circumstances that led to a 13-year-old girl being stuck by a tram in Brighton Road, St Kilda on 28 June 2004.

26 July, 2004

Yarra Trams is progressively introducing five-module, low floor trams on route 96 (St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick via Bourke Street).

22 July, 2004

The Bracks Government today awarded a $22.9 million contract to Thiess Pty Ltd, to deliver the design and construction elements of the Vermont South Tram Extension project, a major transport initiative for Melbourneýs eastern suburbs.

09 July, 2004

Yarra Trams will finalise its $3 million track replacement project on Collins Street this weekend. Stage three of this essential network maintenance will take place on Collins Street between Queen and Swanston Streets from 4am on Saturday 10 July to 5am on Monday 12 July 2004.

02 July, 2004

W-Class trams are returning to service on routes 78 & 79 along Church and Chapel Streets.

30 June, 2004

Yarra Trams management has found no basis for a claim that an Authorised Officer went to the movies while on duty, as reported by the Herald Sun.

30 June, 2004

Yarra Trams has consulted VicRoads about possible safety improvements to the pedestrian crossing on Brighton Road, St Kilda.

25 June, 2004

Yarra Trams will continue with major track replacement works on Collins Street this weekend.

24 June, 2004

Yarra Trams wishes to apologise for an interruption to tram services caused by industrial action. Drivers at the Malvern Depot have stopped work to discuss a proposed roster change.

03 June, 2004

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that due to the Queen's Birthday public holiday on Monday 14th June 2004 special timetable arrangements will apply.

11 May, 2004

Public transport enquiries can now be answered in ten different languages thanks to a new translation service offered by Metlink, Chief Executive Officer, Bernie Carolan announced today.

11 May, 2004

Promoting public transport through musical performance has led to Metlink entering into a sponsorship agreement with the Melbourne Tramways Band.

07 May, 2004

Melbourne's public transport ticketing system is performing better than ever, the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor said today.

30 April, 2004

The Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, Mr Hubert Guyot, has welcomed today's announcement by the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Cr John So, for a planned upgrade of the Bourke Street Mall ahead of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

29 April, 2004

Due to the annual Glenferrie Festival this Sunday 2nd May, buses will replace route 69 trams on Glenferrie Road between Malvern Tram Depot, Coldblo Street and the Cotham Road, Kew terminus until 7.00pm.

28 April, 2004

City Circle tourist tram 10th anniversary 28th April 2004 - The Hon. Peter Batchelor, Minister for Transport - Ms Annette Allison, Chair of the City Circle Committee - Distinguished guests - Ladies and gentlemen

28 April, 2004

Travel on public transport will be much cheaper for hundreds of thousands of low-income earners and tertiary students under reforms to travel concession arrangements announced today by Transport Minister Peter Batchelor.

28 April, 2004

Melbourne's City Circle tram today celebrates it tenth anniversary and a decade on is attracting an average of 3 million passengers each year, Transport Minister Peter Batchelor said.

20 April, 2004

Yarra Trams wishes to advise that due to the ANZAC Day Parade along Swanston Walk and St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance all M.C.G. football trams on Flinders Street will depart EAST of Swanston Walk on Sunday.

19 April, 2004

Melbourne's famous trams will run on Ergon Energy for the first time from today (April 19, 2004), with Yarra Trams announcing that the corporation has won the contract to power its Victorian network.

18 April, 2004

A firm commitment to higher levels of customer service, reduced journey times, cleaner trams and better information is what all passengers in Melbourne can expect from today, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, Mr Hubert Guyot.

18 April, 2004

TWO new advertising campaigns launch Melbourne's new tram company.

18 April, 2004

Special early morning tram services will operate on Swanston Walk, St Kilda Road and Elizabeth Street routes on ANZAC Day. These trams will depart each suburban terminus as below and travel direct to the Shrine of Remembrance for the Dawn Service.

17 April, 2004

In a massive overnight logistical exercise commencing tonight (Saturday 17th April 2004) all M>Tram, Swanston Trams and even The Met logos will disappear from trams and tram stops across the City.

13 April, 2004

Public transport users will have access to a public transport industry ombudsman this month following the announcement of the seven member board today, the Minister for Transport Peter Batchelor said.

01 April, 2004

Interim Victoria Police statistics have revealed the state is on track for a massive drop in crime in and around public transport, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Andre Haermeyer, and the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, announced today.

29 March, 2004

''As part of the preparations for bringing Melbourne's two tram businesses back together under the management of one company from 18th April 2004, a small number of positions have sadly become redundant.

26 March, 2004

Media Statement from the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hubert Guyot.

22 March, 2004

Yarra Trams services will operate according to special holiday timetables over Easter (9th - 12th April 2004).

09 March, 2004

Melbourne's public transport network gained pole position following this year's Grand Prix with more than 360,000 passenger journeys made by tram over the four days of the Formula One spectacle.

01 March, 2004

Passengers are advised of the following changes to scheduled tram services due to the 2004 Foster's Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Please note most Yarra Trams services east of Spencer Street will operate according to the SATURDAY timetable on Sunday 7th March.

23 February, 2004

Melbourne's newest tram Superstop has opened in Collins Street, conveniently located between King & Spencer Streets. It is the 16th location on the Yarra Trams network where wheelchair and mobility-impaired passengers can access the low-floor Citadis trams which operate along route 109 between Port Melbourne and Box Hill Central.

22 February, 2004

A series of projects over the next two years will reduce congestion on a number of major arterial roads and improve tram journey times, Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor today announced.

19 February, 2004

19 February, 2004

New partnership agreements between the State Government and Melbourne's public transport companies, Yarra Trams and Connex, will deliver stability and improved services to customers, the Premier, Steve Bracks, said today.

19 February, 2004

Yarra Trams will be the operating name for the entire Melbourne tram network.

19 February, 2004

18 February, 2004

Residents living and working in Melbourne's new waterfront development will have public transport services at their doorstep with the extension of tramlines into Docklands Drive, the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor announced today.

04 February, 2004

A valid Metcard is the only ticket you'll need to purchase for this weekend's free St Kilda Festival Day on Sunday, with festival goers being encouraged to pre-purchase their Metcard before travel.

30 January, 2004

In his column on Thursday 29.01.2004 Steve Waldon highlighted a major issue that tram passengers face each day - vehicles driving in 'tram only' fairways that delay their journey.

29 January, 2004

Yarra Trams will schedule extra services on routes 96 and 112 for St Kilda Festival Day on Sunday 8th February 2004.

29 January, 2004

Yarra Trams is encouraging participants and spectators attending the 2004 Gay and Lesbian Pride March on Sunday 1st February to take a tram to St Kilda and avoid the parking and traffic hassles.

15 January, 2004

Tennis fans heading to Melbourne Park next week to witness the world??s best players compete for Grand Slam glory will be able to travel FREE on special Yarra Trams shuttle services operating along Flinders Street thanks to a landmark sponsorship deal with Tennis Australia, organisers of the Australian Open.

06 January, 2004

Yarra Trams services on all routes will return to normal weekday timetables from Monday 12th January 2004. This coincides with the traditional end of the holiday season in Melbourne as thousands of daily commuters return to work after the Christmas and New Year break.

06 January, 2004

On 1st January 2004 new prices for Metcard tickets for public transport in Melbourne came into effect. As well some new Metcard products were introduced and a number were permanently withdrawn from sale.

05 January, 2004

Buying a ticket for public transport services will be even easier from 5 January 2004 when Metcards will be available online, Transport Minister, Peter Batchelor, announced today.

05 January, 2004

Parking your car close to Melbourneýs CBD and then catching a tram to get to your appointment has never been easier with Yarra Trams.

05 January, 2004

We have made some changes to our website to make it easier for you to find information about tram travel in Melbourne.

30 December, 2003

Metlink is advising Melbourne's public transport users that the new fare structure, announced last month by the State Government, will come into effect on 1 January 2004.

21 December, 2003

Public transport will be free for all on Christmas Day, Transport Minister, Peter Batchelor, announced today.

09 December, 2003

Everyone at Yarra Trams wishes all of our passengers a safe and happy festive season - and we'll be here to take you to your destination quickly and safely over the holiday period.

09 December, 2003

Before travelling on public transport this holiday season, Metlink is advising customers to check the revised timetables that will be in operation over the Christmas period.

30 November, 2003

Letter to the editor

27 November, 2003

From 1 January 2004 fares will increase by an average of 9.8 percent.

17 November, 2003

14 November, 2003

Yarra Trams wishes to advise passengers that east bound stop 1 at the corner of Collins & Spencer Streets will be temporarily closed as from Friday 14th November 2003.

14 November, 2003

Yarra Trams wishes to advise passengers that east bound stop 7 at the corner of Flinders & Exhibition Streets, outside the former Herald & Weekly Times building, will be temporarily closed as from Saturday 15th November 2003.

14 November, 2003

13 November, 2003

As part of it's commitment to providing access-for-all on Melbourne's modern tram system, the Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, Mr Hubert Guyot, today unveiled two new initiatives for wheelchair passengers.

11 November, 2003

Bourke Street trams to be diverted for the arrival of Christmas in Melbourne. Yarra Trams wishes to advise passengers of the following temporary changes to scheduled services.

06 November, 2003

Yarra Trams advises passengers that all tram services will stop for one minute at 11.00am on Tuesday 11th November 2003 to remember those who have died or suffered for Australia in all wars and armed conflicts.

24 October, 2003

Passengers are advised the following alterations to services will occur for all Bourke Street, Collins Street, and Flinders Street trams (including the City Circle) on Monday 3rd November, 2003.

14 October, 2003

Statement from Mr Hubert Guyot, Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams. ''Yarra Trams has not decided to end itýs association with a long-time local institution, the Melbourne Tramways Band. In fact, no final decision has been made.

09 October, 2003

The Metlink Shop is now located at the Melbourne Town Hall on the corner of Swanston Walk and Little Collins Street in the city.

07 October, 2003

The Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, Mr Hubert Guyot, today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, The Hon. Peter Batchelor MP, of major and consistent operational and legislative improvements for Melbourne's public transport system.

06 October, 2003

Yarra Trams will schedule extra services to speed crowds to and from Telstra Dome for each of the Rugby World Cup 2003 matches in Melbourne.

22 September, 2003

Yarra Trams services in Melbourne's central business district will be diverted or delayed on Friday 26th September due to the Grand Final Parade through city streets.

19 September, 2003

Local area public transport pocket guides, specially designed to cover 31 metropolitan municipalities, will be distributed to over 1 million households over the next fortnight.

19 September, 2003

Yarra Trams has scheduled extra Flinders Street services to take footy fans to the MCG for this Saturday afternoonýs preliminary finals clash between Collingwood and Port Adelaide.

18 September, 2003

The latest independent quarterly survey of Yarra Trams passengers has revealed overall satisfaction with the company's services has risen to a record 75 CSI (Customer Service Index) - the highest ever since the survey began in 1998.

17 September, 2003

The Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, Mr Hubert Guyot, today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, The Hon. Peter Batchelor MP, that W-class trams could return on standard services.

17 September, 2003

All 53 W-Class trams are set return to operational service but will run on a restricted number of routes, Transport Minister Peter Batchelor announced today.

03 September, 2003

Yarra Trams is urging all passengers involved in yesterday morning's collision to contact them for the purpose of assisting in the investigation of the incident and providing the company with information about their well-being.

02 September, 2003

Mr Hubert Guyot, the Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, has been admitted as Chevalier de L'Ordre National du Merite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) at a ceremony in Paris attended by the Australian Ambassador to France, Mr William Fisher, and the London-based Agent-General for Victoria, Mr Peter Hansen.

01 August, 2003

Buses replacing trams due to essential night maintenance works.

09 July, 2003

The W-class tram is an internationally recognised symbol of Melbourne, and Yarra Trams is committed to their re-introduction, the Chief Executive Officer of Yarra Trams, Mr Hubert Guyot, confirmed today.

08 July, 2003

Increased traffic congestion, particularly during peak hour, and the lack of a network-wide priority system to separate trams from motor traffic, are the two major contributors to the continuing fall in punctuality figures for Yarra Trams.

24 June, 2003

Melbourne's train, tram and bus operators today announced their plans to establish a 'one stop shop' for integrated, passenger-friendly information.

19 June, 2003

Yarra Trams will schedule extra services for this Saturday nightýs Wallabies v England Test at Telstra Dome to ensure fans get a first-class ride to the big match.

16 June, 2003

Melbourne's public transport system will soon be known as Metlink as part of ongoing reforms to the system, Transport Minister Peter Batchelor said today.

03 June, 2003

Yarra Trams will continue to enforce a ban on the unauthorised distribution of materials on-board vehicles in line with legislative authority, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hubert Guyot, said today.

29 May, 2003

On Sunday the 1st of June until Wednesday 4th of June overhead works will be carried out in Wellington Parade.

02 May, 2003

Yarra Trams' launched its route 109 tramline extension to Box Hill this morning with festive celebrations held at the new route terminus at Market Street on Whitehorse Road.

17 April, 2003

Free tram services between Flinders Street and the Rod Laver and Vodafone arenas transported over 300,000 happy tennis goers to one of Melbourne most prestigious sporting events.

02 April, 2003

Yarra Trams is a proud sponsor of the Australian International Beer Awards Festival. Take the tram and leave the driving to Yarra Trams.

18 March, 2003

Yarra Trams has developed a Short Trip Brochure clearly detailing the most effective use of the Short Trip Ticket. The brochure features each tram route broken into sections, and demonstrates where passengers can board and disembark when using the Short Trip Ticket. The Short Trip Brochure is available on board trams.

14 March, 2003

Yarra Trams is a proud sponsor of the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2003. Beginning on Thursday, 27th March, the Comedy Festival takes place at various locations around the city, including the Town Hall, the CUB Malthouse and La Mama.

04 March, 2003

Catch public transport to the Grand Prix and you'll save time and money, Transport Minister Peter Batchelor said today as he unveiled the public transport options available for the 2003 Australian Grand Prix from March 6 to 9.

29 January, 2003

Yarra Trams will trial a fourth Park+Ride site in partnership with Metropol, beginning on Tuesday, 28th January until Friday, 28th February 2003.

20 January, 2003

Another striking example of high tech light rail will be glimpsed in the streets of Melbourne during the coming week with a state of the art Bombardier Eurotram making its debut. Demonstrated by Bombardier Transportation, this vehicle will operate a free shuttle service in Flinders Street during the week of 20th January, running to Wellington Parade providing passengers with access to the Australian Open at Jolimont via the pedestrian bridge through the MCG car park.

16 January, 2003

Yarra Trams will run a sponsored tram service to and from the Australian Open, allowing free use of trams on route 70 for people attending the tennis.

16 December, 2002

Public transport fares will be adjusted from 1 January 2003 to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

12 December, 2002

Yarra Trams has received an award from the Department of Human Services for its commitment to the inclusion of people with a disability into the wider community.

18 October, 2002

Preliminary discussions have commenced regarding the purchase of M>Tram by Yarra Trams.

14 October, 2002

Extra services will be scheduled on tram routes 86 (Bundoora to Colonial Stadium) and 96 (Brunswick East to St Kilda) as of today.

14 October, 2002

Yarra Trams' first two Superstops on Collins Street at Swanston Street (Town Hall Superstops) will be recognised today for their design elements with an award from the John Truscott Design Foundation.

14 October, 2002

Yarra Trams will launch its Beacon Cove Superstop at 11.30am this morning at the route 109 Port Melbourne terminus.

09 September, 2002

Melbourne's transport operators are asking people who see vandalism taking place on the public transport system to call police.

24 July, 2002

The Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, reopened Yarra Trams new triple track tram interchange on Victoria Parade at Brunswick Street this morning, also unveiling a new name for the rejuvenated stop.

12 June, 2002

Melbourne's transport operators today announced that almost 4,500 people were reported for not having a valid ticket during the first two weeks of the June fare evasion blitz.

31 May, 2002

Melbourne's transport operators announced today that almost 2000 people were reported for not having a valid ticket during the four days of the third fare evasion blitz.

24 May, 2002

Victorian Transport Operators Connex, M>Train, M>Tram, the Victorian Bus Industry and Yarra Trams have joined together once again to crack down on fare evasion.

24 April, 2002

The Victoria Parade and Brunswick Street tram interchange is about to receive a facelift, unlike anything seen in Melbourne's history of trams.

12 April, 2002

The Box Hill extension will have the first of its tracks laid this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 13th-14th April.

08 March, 2002

Public transport operators will provide extended free travel on metropolitan transport over 10 days, 12 - 21 March inclusive, to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival, the 20th anniversary of Senior Citizens Week.

07 March, 2002

Melbourne's transport operators today announced almost 4,000 people were reported for not having a valid ticket during the February fare evasion blitz.

03 March, 2002

Tram and Yarra Trams recorded 352,318 customer journeys over the four days of the Grand Prix, with 117,202 trips recorded on Sunday alone. This figure was slightly down on last year with the weather expected to have caused some fans to alter their travel plans.

15 February, 2002

People rorting a public transport concession system designed to help the elderly, students and the unemployed will be targeted during the next fare evasion blitz.

13 February, 2002

A new blitz starts next Monday 18th February, sending the clear message that greater ticket enforcement will gradually become a permanent reality on city and suburban train, tram and bus services.

08 February, 2002

Melburnians should do away with the car and stick to public transport to get to Sunday's premier outdoor event - St Kilda Festival 2002.

08 February, 2002

Melburnians can now park all day at Melbourne Park and receive an all-day city tram ticket for just $8.50. The Park+Ride initiative, introduced by Yarra Trams in 2000, offers motorists a cheap alternative to city parking, with fast and frequent tram services linking them to stops throughout the CBD.

21 January, 2002

Yarra Trams and the City of Port Phillip have joined together to encourage residents to use more public transport through an Explorer program.

11 January, 2002

Yarra Trams will run a sponsored tram service to and from the Australian Open, allowing free use of trams on route 70 for people attending the tennis.

13 December, 2001

Ticket inspectors have detected more than double the normal number of fare evaders, with 2350 reports of offence issued in the first five days of a month-long blitz.

11 December, 2001

Public transport fares will be adjusted from 1 January 2002 to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

05 November, 2001

11 September, 2001

CUB, through its Carlton Draught brand, and the Australian Football League (AFL) today announced a landmark sponsorship agreement with Yarra Trams, enabling free public transport for fans to this year's 2001 AFL Grand Final at the MCG.

28 August, 2001

Yarra Trams unveiled their exciting Tram 109 project today at the launch of its route 109 (Port Melbourne to Mont Albert) tramline extension to Box Hill.

17 August, 2001

Yarra Trams' highly anticipated low floor trams have arrived safely in Melbourne. The trams left La Rochelle, France, on 5th June and were unloaded at Port Melbourne dock on Friday and Saturday, 10th and 11th August.

18 July, 2001

Yarra Trams is celebrating 45 years of service for Tram Driver Lenny Bates, the longest serving Driver in the company. He has also received more commendations and letters of compliment than any other Driver across the network.

19 June, 2001

Camberwell Junction has been given a facelift and cleared of unnecessary structures, tidying up the skyline and giving the area a more aesthetic appearance.

14 June, 2001

Yarra Trams has awarded its design and construct contract for the Box Hill extension of route 109 to Transfield Engineering & Construction.

30 May, 2001

Melbourne's public transport operators welcome and congratulate the State Government and OneLink on the settlement, announced today.

18 April, 2001

Nearly a quarter of local residents visited Acland Street during the March Car Free Sunday trials according to an independent telephone survey conducted on behalf of Yarra Trams.

23 March, 2001

A meeting of Yarra Trams, the City of Port Phillip and the Acland Street Precinct Traders Association Committee voted on Wednesday night to cancel the third Acland Street Car Free Sunday trial for 25th March 2001.

16 March, 2001

Car Free Sunday trial in Acland Street, St Kilda to continue.

14 March, 2001

Yarra Trams joins in the celebration of a 'Car Free Sunday' in Acland Street. An initiative by Yarra Trams with the endorsement of the City of Port Phillip and the Acland Street Precinct Traders Association, Car Free Sundays is a trial that will take place on three Sundays in March.

04 March, 2001

Michael Schumacher may have won today's Australian Grand Prix, but Melbourne's trams won over spectators by being the fastest way to get to the track.

12 January, 2001

Yarra Trams will run a sponsored tram service to and from the Australian Open, allowing free use of trams on route 70 for people attending the tennis.

23 November, 2000

Yarra Trams endorses the Strip It’s big, it’s orange and it’s a little bit naughty. It is Yarra Trams orange tram promoting the use of public transport to one of Melbourne’s coolest precincts, the Acland Street Precinct.

22 November, 2000

Yarra Trams, one of Melbourne’s privatised public transport companies, has launched its exciting new range of uniforms designed by Chapel Street’s well-known fashion designer, ellin ambé.

16 November, 2000

The Melbourne Transit Band is pleased to announce the celebration of their 60 years together with a series of concerts in their traditional open-air venue in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

14 November, 2000

Yarra Trams have scheduled 28 trams to transport students to and from the Roman Catholic Church’s Great Jubilee Mass, to be held at Colonial Stadium on Wednesday November 15.

13 November, 2000

Yarra Trams supports the call made by the mayor of the City of Port Phillip, Julian Hill, for greater access to public transport. The City of Port Phillip has to cope with large traffic and parking problems but improving the public transport infrastructure will provide a real alternative for people seeking to travel in the area.

13 November, 2000

World Economic Forum - Trams still move MelbourneDespite roving city protests, street closures and blockades, Yarra Trams still managed to record over 150,000 passenger trips per day throughout its network of nine routes.

08 November, 2000

In a major social and environmental initiative, Yarra Trams has launched Melbourne’s first dedicated Park+Ride program which begins operating on Monday September 11th .

06 October, 2000

Yarra Trams has announced that it is to invest $100 million in a new fleet of state of the art low-floor trams, with the first due into service next year.

01 September, 2000

Yarra Trams have scheduled an additional 19 trams on routes 70, 48 and 75 that directly service the MCG for tomorrows big clash between Essendon and Melbourne.

02 August, 2000

“Tram Travel Reduces Gas Pains” is the first in a series of advertisements being placed in local newspapers by Yarra Trams to highlight the savings commuters can make by leaving their car at home.

14 June, 2000

Yarra Trams 23 W Class trams will only return back into service on the City Circle and route 12 after approval by the Government’s General Manager Safety and Technical Services despite successfully passing all tests yesterday.

26 March, 2000

Yarra Trams has launched a Customer Service Charter, outlining its ongoing commitment to the highest levels of public transport service.

24 March, 2000

Fans and visitors travelling to Colonial Stadium have yet another reason to leave the car behind – with Yarra Trams now able to drop them right at the Stadium’s door every day of the year.

24 March, 2000

Yarra Trams is introducing a new timetable for route 86, Bundoora/RMIT to Colonial Stadium, on Sunday 26th March 2000. Not only does it offer improved regular services on route 86 but it also extends the service to Colonial Stadium Gate 6, in the Docklands precinct.

23 March, 2000

Yarra Trams is introducing a new timetable for route 96, St Kilda Beach to East Brunswick, on Sunday 26th March 2000.

18 March, 2000

Yarra Trams has been asked to remove 23 W Class trams from service effective from Thursday 15 June 2000 while extensive tests are conducted on the brakes.

17 March, 2000

As a major sponsor, Yarra Trams is proud to be part of the Kew Festival. The Festival, organised by the City of Boroondara and the Kew Festival Committee, will run from March 18 –26 and will present a variety of great food and entertainment for all.

12 March, 2000

Over the last three days, more than 143,000 Grand Prix patrons have chosen the fastest, easiest and most direct route to the track – on the trams!

01 March, 2000

Yarra Trams 2000 – a new look Yarra Trams has heralded the beginning of the millennium for Melbourne’s trams with a new level of style, sophistication and comfort.

09 February, 2000

The Yarra Trams free shuttle service for last month’s Australian Open 2000 Championship has been hailed as an overwhelming success, with an increase of more than 100,000 trips compared to last year.

17 November, 1999

The new tram MPV/MCG footbridge stop (number 7C on route 70) will officially open on Wednesday 17 November 1999 in time for the Brazil vs Australia soccer game.