Yarra Trams Launches #AllAboard tram

And here it is! We're so proud to present the winning tram from our 2023 #AllAboard Pride Tram design competition, which we officially unveiled at Brunswick Depot this morning. The newly wrapped D1-Class tram will spread the #AllAboard message across routes 5, 6, 16 and 72 for the rest of this year and most of 2023.

This is the first tram to be designed by a local Victorian artist as part of a state-wide design competition, and selected following a public vote. This tram is a visible symbol that everyone is welcome on-board Melbourne’s trams and a message of inclusion and support for Melbourne’s rainbow communities. Winning artist Marco Pennacchia joined us at the launch alongside the Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, Josh Bull MP, and other special guests.

Our Acting Chief Executive, Adele McCarthy, celebrated the tram saying:
“Everyone is welcome on-board at Yarra Trams, and our #AllAboard tram is an important symbol of Keolis Downer’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

“I’m proud that Marco’s stunning mural will feature on one of our trams throughout 2023 and I hope it brings joy and pride to Melbourne’s rainbow communities whenever they see it.”

Thanks to our wonderful competition partners JOY Media and program partners Midsumma Festival for their support in helping get this design competition off the ground.