Disruption to Lygon St & city trams - Saturday 17 October

  • 1
  • 6
  • 30
  • 86
  • 96

from Saturday 17 October 2026

Date and time

Saturday 17 October, from 5pm

Reason for changes

Due to a rally in Lygon Street.

Tram service changes

When Lygon Street is affected

  • Route 1/6 trams divert via Royal Parade/Sydney Road between Moreland Road and Stop 7 RMIT University.

When Victoria Parade & Spring Street is affected

  • Route 86 trams divert via La Trobe Street between Stop 11 Melbourne Museum and Stop D1 Docklands Stadium/La Trobe St.

  • Route 96 trams divert via La Trobe Street between Stop 11 Melbourne Museum and Stop 122 Southern Cross Station.

  • Limited Route 86a shuttle services run between Stop D2 Central Pier and Stop 7 Russell St.

  • No Route 30 trams run. Use diverting Route 86a and Route 96a trams on La Trobe Street between Spencer Street and Melbourne Museum as an alternative.

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

Alternative travel

Expected impact to services: more than 60 minutes

Allow extra time and plan your journey at transport.vic.gov.au