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 the city 

Services resuming 

  • Route 86/96 trams have resumed following an earlier disruption. Delays may occur as we restore the timetable.

Final update: 7.15pm 17/10/2026



Tram service changes

Bourke 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.

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