With the new curves that were put in at Collins & Spring Street late last year, I wonder if Yarra Trams considered diverting the 109 along Bridge Rd for this day or is just easier with the buses?
It's probably Yarra's most patronised.
Maybe 109 could beg to differ.
You'll get the yellow bumblebee trams up Bourke Street. There's enough to grab and go, but during AM peak don't expect a seat![]()
GORT-KLAATU, where are you travelling to and from? There may be an alternatives. However, although the 96 is one of if not the most patronised line on the network, it is run almost exclusively with large lowfloor 5 section trams, so there may not be a lot of space or a seat, but you will be able to board them.
Liam.
From Southern Cross, there is also Route 86 tram that originates from Waterfront City - this will take you to where you need to get to, run slightly less frequently (but enough trams to suit), and you may have a chance of finding a seat.
Route 95 is a shorter Route 96 run during peak to assist in capacity. I am unsure if it runs in the morning. It will also get you to Exhibition Street from Southern Cross.
Both trams depart from the Superstop on Bourke Street near Southern Cross.
I highly recommend using http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for finding information on timetables, and using the Journey Planner which might find you a better route into the city (perhaps a bus?)
Also: take a look at http://www.yarratrams.com.au for more info on Melbourne's tram network.
Regards,
The Met.
Interesting - in the past when they've shut Riversdale Road beyond the Junction the trams have terminated at the depot
Does "Under New Management" suggest anything?
Nothing to do with the tramway square- it's just routine maintenance.
Yesterday it looked as if they were marking out points to cut the road up for the construction of platform stops. On the way home though, I noticed marks had been sprayed along the majority of the section of track, probably at 5-10m intervals.
The track appears to be in rather poor condition, particularly on the last hill once you pass the shops at the crest. I assume they're fixing the various sections?
Yesterday it looked as if they were marking out points to cut the road up for the construction of platform stops. On the way home though, I noticed marks had been sprayed along the majority of the section of track, probably at 5-10m intervals.
The track appears to be in rather poor condition, particularly on the last hill once you pass the shops at the crest. I assume they're fixing the various sections?
They're only carrying out track renewal work.
I don't believe that they are installing platform stops at this stage in time. Probably not a very good idea on that stretch of Riversdale Road too.
From Southern Cross, there is also Route 86 tram that originates from Waterfront City - this will take you to where you need to get to, run slightly less frequently (but enough trams to suit), and you may have a chance of finding a seat.
Route 95 is a shorter Route 96 run during peak to assist in capacity. I am unsure if it runs in the morning. It will also get you to Exhibition Street from Southern Cross.
Both trams depart from the Superstop on Bourke Street near Southern Cross.
I highly recommend using http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for finding information on timetables, and using the Journey Planner which might find you a better route into the city (perhaps a bus?)
Also: take a look at http://www.yarratrams.com.au for more info on Melbourne's tram network.
Regards,
The Met.
From Southern Cross, there is also Route 86 tram that originates from Waterfront City - this will take you to where you need to get to, run slightly less frequently (but enough trams to suit), and you may have a chance of finding a seat.
Route 95 is a shorter Route 96 run during peak to assist in capacity. I am unsure if it runs in the morning. It will also get you to Exhibition Street from Southern Cross.
Both trams depart from the Superstop on Bourke Street near Southern Cross.
I highly recommend using http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for finding information on timetables, and using the Journey Planner which might find you a better route into the city (perhaps a bus?)
Also: take a look at http://www.yarratrams.com.au for more info on Melbourne's tram network.
Regards,
The Met.
Thank you both fellas. Im thinking maybe i'll take a train to Parliament Station and then walk a short distance along Bourke Street.
How bad is Parliament Station in the usual morning and afternoon peak please?
Much appreciated. Thanks again fellas.
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