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Glory be to the trams that still have openable windows
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G class-only speed restriction sign spotted at the west end of Victoria Bridge in Richmond.
I'm guessing this is for trams heading to Kew Depot further down the road for testing, as they are probably heavier than any current tram that regularly uses this heritage bridge.
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New tram route just dropped apparently
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Countdown timer for a traffic signal but for trams!
These are uncommon but not unheard of in Melbourne for pedestrian crossings. But this is the first I've seen for tram drivers.
It makes a lot of sense here because it's for southbound trams at the very busy Federation Square / Flinders Street Station tram stop on Swanston Street. It allows drivers to better plan for when they will get a green signal and move off the platform, as well as dispatchers on the tram stop platforms.
There are many places where this could be useful across the network. There have been some previous attempts to achieve the same thing with indcator lights etc. but this is the best design I've seen yet.
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Melbourne's first level platform tram 'superstop' was built on Collins Street at Swanston Street in 2001.
Unfortunately the south-west and north-west ends of the stop were not built with pedestrian crossings.
24 years later this has finally been fixed with this zebra crossing that gives priority to people crossing.
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The Transport Victoria website has been updated and now includes an "AI Chatbot" of questionable utility.
Can't answer very basic questions and doesn't seem to add much value to the website. I would rather they focus their effort on fixing the many errors and improving things like wayfinding online and across the network instead.
It can be accessed by clicking on the chat icon in the bottom right hand corner of your screen but only appears on some webpages (notably not the homepage). Should work on this page: https://transport.vic.gov.au/help-and-support/other-public-transport-help/find-lost-property-on-a-train-tram-or-bus
#Melbourne #MelbourneTrains #MelbourneTrams #MelbourneBuses #PublicTransport #Transit #ai
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Tram works on Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street are almost done.
The new tram stop on Victoria Street looks far too narrow and small to accommodate the high number of people likely to use it. It's also far from Peel Street which drastically increases the interchange penalty between the 57 and 58 - something that will likely be in higher demand post-Metro Tunnel. While having more accessible stops is great, if a stop is not fit for purpose it will make it more difficult for everyone to use - including people with a disability.
On a positive note, I think I see part of a protected bike lane on the northern approach to the intersection with Therry Street. They also appear to have widened the platforms at the existing chronically-overcrowded Queen Victoria Market stop on Elizabeth Street. I hope they've also fixed the issue here with tram signal delays and platform lengths but we'll have to wait and see.
And of course the long-awaited Victoria Street east-west tram track connection is finally in place!
#Melbourne #MelbourneTrams #Tramstodon #PublicTransport #Transit
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This is one of the odder entries I've seen on the normally painfully precise vicsig.net
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B class tram map looking a little worse for wear. I'm guessing the heat earlier this month has melted the glue and caused this issue.
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A day like today where it is somehow both 36 degrees air temperature and raining makes these old, unsheltered and inaccessible tram stops in the middle of a wide road pretty unbearable to use
#MelbourneTrams #Melbourne #PublicTransport #Transit #accessibility #summer
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Tram bustitution on the route 78 is still in place following the building fire further south on Chapel Street on Thursday last week
#MelbourneTrams #YarraTrams #MelbourneBuses #PublicTransport #BusReplacement
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St Vincent's Plaza - one of the few three track tram stop layouts in Melbourne.
It is an important interchange for the 11, 12, 30 and 109 tram lines. It is also the terminus for the 30 which uses a short siding further east.
The southernmost platform features a heritage tram shelter that I believe dates back to the 1930s and the M&MTB.
The third platform services northbound Route 11 services to improve operational efficiency and reduce delays.
Taitset has a great video with more details here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kOWc5OrJoZc
#MelbourneTrams #Melbourne #PublicTransport #Transit #Tramstodon
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New protected bike and tram lane on Swanston Street at Victoria Street after the recent tramworks.
The former siding slash turning track has also been planted with grass and will become a very useful pocket park. Great to see the old signal box retained as well!
#Melbourne #MelbourneTrams #City #Australia #PublicTransport
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New post out today about the new tram stop upgrades that were recently completed on La Trobe Street in Melbourne.
A great example of a project that we'll hopefully see a lot more of in the future!
https://philipmallis.com/2024/09/06/new-tram-stops-on-la-trobe-street/
#Melbourne #Tramstodon #PublicTransport #Transit #Accessibility #Australia #MelbourneTrams
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Love that new tram stop smell!
Brand new level access tram stops on La Trobe Street, this one is at Swanston Street.
Built to a facing platform island design, it includes a double length platform that's big enough for two E class trams, three pedestrian crossings per side and new passenger information boards.
It also has "State Library Station" for the soon to be open Metro Tunnel!
#Melbourne #MelbourneTrams #Tramstodon #Transit #PublicTransport #Australia
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A blast from the past!
A route 24 enjoyer keeps removing the tape that PTV stuck over the top of this tram stop flag in Kew when the route was abolished in 2014. It's happened at least four times that I've noticed.
Never stop believing I guess...
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What happens when you don't do a hook turn or check for trams when turning...
On Elizabeth Street just now.
#HookTurn #Melbourne #MelbourneTrams #Tram #PublicTransport #Cars
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Swanston Street littered with 'dead' trams this morning due to a power fault further north at Franklin Street
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Interesting that the extra route 48a trams put on for the Taylor Swift concerts in Melbourne are terminating at Burnley Street in Richmond instead of Jolimont. Not a location that I've seen before on a desto.
I assume this is being done to spread out the shunting so that the sidings at Punt Road don't get too congested.
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Interesting that the extra route 48a trams put on for the Taylor Swift concerts in Melbourne are terminating at Burnley Street in Richmond instead of Jolimont. Not a location that I've seen before on a desto.
I assume this is being done to spread out the shunting so that the sidings at Punt Road don't get too congested.
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Interesting that the extra route 48a trams put on for the Taylor Swift concerts in Melbourne are terminating at Burnley Street in Richmond instead of Jolimont. Not a location that I've seen before on a desto.
I assume this is being done to spread out the shunting so that the sidings at Punt Road don't get too congested.
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Interesting that the extra route 48a trams put on for the Taylor Swift concerts in Melbourne are terminating at Burnley Street in Richmond instead of Jolimont. Not a location that I've seen before on a desto.
I assume this is being done to spread out the shunting so that the sidings at Punt Road don't get too congested.
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Interesting that the extra route 48a trams put on for the Taylor Swift concerts in Melbourne are terminating at Burnley Street in Richmond instead of Jolimont. Not a location that I've seen before on a desto.
I assume this is being done to spread out the shunting so that the sidings at Punt Road don't get too congested.
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One person blocking 50
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Picked the correct colour of cannolo to eat on the tram
#ItalianFood #Melbourne #MelbourneTrams #PublicTransport #Transit
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E class tram 6067 has broken its pantograph running a Route 70a service to the Australian Open.
All Route 70 trams are diverting down Wellington Parade until it's cleared. By the look of things though it could be a while.
Appears to have happened while making the left turn from Batman Avenue onto the segregated tram tracks towards Swan Street.
#MelbourneTrams #YarraTrams #PublicTransport #Melbourne #AusOpen
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Just uploaded 33 photos of the tram works that have started at the intersection of La Trobe Street and Swanston Street in the city.
All released as usual under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA).
Check them out on my Flickr album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/philipmallis/albums/72177720313783685
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PTV are still referring to the Route 3a tram over two months after it was abolished
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*dinging and honking intensifies*
#MelbourneTrams #Melbourne #Transit #PublicTransport #Tramstodon
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The Route 3a is back!
Route 3 trams are diverting down Kings Way to the Queen Victoria Market this morning. The 3a weekend route via St Kilda was officially abolished last fortnight but the "a" suffix is used across the network if there is any diversion from a usual route. Hence why we see the 3a here.
This B2 tram seen here on Market Street about to make the left turn into Flinders Lane.
#MelbourneTrams #Melbourne #Tramspotting #Tram #Gunzel #PublicTransport #Transit
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PSA: today is the last day you can catch a scheduled Route 3a tram to St Kilda before it's abolished tomorrow.
Find out why in my video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyqaduiUne8 -
New video out today!
Find out about the changes happening to Melbourne's tram network from 30 October 2023, and whether it affects your route
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Noticed that these tram network maps in refurbished B-class trams are slightly different to the official version.
They seem to be 'stripped back' with all labels and key destinations removed, other than railway stations, water bodies and tram-related features
#MelbourneTrams #Melbourne #YarraTrams #PublicTransport #Maps
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E is for Elizabeth Street
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Rare sight - a Z3-class tram on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
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Route 42 was abolished almost 30 years ago, yet it's still showing up on Tramtracker screens
#YarraTrams #PublicTransport #Tramstodon #Trams #MelbourneTrams #Transit #PTV #ShowMeASign #MelbourneTrams