Disruption to City trams - Thursday 7 August

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Thursday 7 August 2025

Services Resuming 

  • Swanston Street trams have resumed following an earlier disruption. Delays may occur as we restore the timetable.

  • Route 70/75 trams have resumed following an earlier disruption. Delays may occur as we restore the timetable.

Final Update 4.08pm 07/08/2025


Date and Time

Thursday 7 August

Reason for changes

Due to a rally in the city.

Service Changes

Swanston Street

  • Route 1 trams divert via La Trobe Street/William Street/Kings Way between Stop 7 RMIT University and Stop 22 Dorcas St.
  • Route 6 trams divert via La Trobe Street/William Street/Kings Way/Park Street between Stop 7 RMIT University and Stop 20 ANZAC Station.
  • Route 3/64/67 trams run between Stop 7 Flagstaff Station and Stop 20 ANZAC Station diverting via William Street/Kings Way/Park Street.
  • No Route 5/16/72 trams will run between the Stop 14 Art's Precinct and Melbourne University.

If Flinders Street impacted

  • Route 70 trams will run in sections with no trams between Stop 6 Russell Street and Stop 4 Flinders Street Station.
  • Route 75 trams will divert via La Trobe Street between Stop 9 Lansdowne Street and Central Pier, Docklands.
  • A limited Route 70a shuttle runs between Docklands and Stop 4 Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth Street and Docklands.

If service changes do occur, we will keep you updated through tram TRACKER, Twitter, our web site and live announcements to trams and stops.

Alternative travel

  • City Loop trains

Please plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey.

Update 4.05pm 7/08/25