Grand Final week tram services
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Yarra Trams is supporting the AFL's biggest day with tram service changes for the Grand Final Parade and extra trams for the big match.
Grand Final Parade - Friday 27 September
Tram service changes will be in place for various routes across the CBD on Friday 27 September due to the 2013 AFL Grand Final Parade.
St Kilda Road/Swanston Street
From approximately 10.30am to 1.20pm:
- Route 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72 trams towards Melbourne University will terminate at Stop 14 Arts Precinct.
- Route 1 and 8 trams will terminate at Stop 8 Melbourne Central Station.
Flinders Street
From approximately 11.20am to 1.05pm:
- Route 70 and 75 trams from Wattle Park/Vermont South will terminate at Stop 6 Russell Street. A shuttle tram service will operate between Stop 4 Elizabeth Street & Flinders Street and Docklands Drive.
Collins Street
From approximately 10.30am to 2.15pm
- Route 109 and 112 trams from Box Hill/West Preston will divert via La Trobe Street. A shuttle tram service will operate along Collins Street between Stop 5 Elizabeth Street & Collins Street and Victoria Harbour.
- Route 48 trams will divert via Flinders Street and terminate at Docklands Drive from 9.30am to 11.20am and from 1.05pm to 2.15pm. Between 11.20am and 1.05pm, Route 48 trams will terminate at Stop 6 Russell Street & Flinders Street. Spring Street will be closed to trams from 9.30am to 2.15pm.
City Circle
From first tram until approximately 2.15pm:
- City Circle trams will operate a limited route between Stop 4 Elizabeth Street & Flinders Street and Docklands Drive.
During these changes, trams will operate to their normal frequency. However, they may not arrive at the scheduled time. Yarra Trams suggests you allow extra time for your journey.
Grand Final - Hawthorn Hawks vs Fremantle Dockers - Saturday 28 September
Extra trams will operate between Flinders Street and Stop 7C (MCG/Hisense Arena) or tram stops along Wellington Parade before and after the game.
Yarra Trams is planning to run 20 extra services after the game, split between the north and south of the MCG. Operations officers will be on site to oversee the dispatch of trams.
These extra trams are in addition to the normally scheduled trams at 12-minute frequencies on Routes 48, 70 and 75.
We will also have 20 customer service employees on duty to assist with loading and passenger information.
And may the best team win!