Route 70 Disruption - Tuesday 21 May

Services resuming

Route 70 trams have resumed along their normal lines following an earlier disruption. Delays may occur as we restore the timetable.

Final update 12.45pm 21/05/24

Service Changes

Due to an equipment fault in Swan Street at Madden Grove.

• Route 70 trams in both directions divert via Bridge Road along Route 75 between Stop 6 Russell Street and Stop 29 Riversdale Junction.
• A limited Route 70a shuttle service runs between Stop D11 Waterfront City and Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.
• A limited Bus replacement service runs between Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard and Stop 29 Riversdale Junction via Swan Street, Burnley Street, Bridge Road, Burwood Road and Power Street servicing existing stops where possible. 

Alternative travel

• Belgrave/Lilydale/Alamein line trains from Glenferrie/Hawthorn/Burnley/Richmond Stations.
• Glen Waverley line trains from Burnley/East Richmond/Richmond Stations.
• Route 75 trams on Bridge Road.
• Route 78 trams on Church Street or Bus 246 on Punt Road to connect with diverting services.

This disruption is expected to take some time to clear. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.

 Updated 12.40pm 21/05/24