Route 86 and 96 Disruption – Sunday 18 January

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Sunday 18 January 2026

Services resuming

Route 86 and 96 trams have resumed along their normal lines following an earlier disruption. Delays may occur as we restore the timetable.

Final update 6.25pm 18/01/26

Reason for changes

Due to a rally in the city.

Tram service changes

Bourke Street 

  • Route 86 trams divert via La Trobe Street between Stop D1 Docklands Stadium and Stop 11 Melbourne Museum.
  • Route 96 trams divert via La Trobe Street between Stop 122 Southern Cross Station and Stop 11 Melbourne Museum.
  • Limited shuttle services run as Route 86a between Central Pier, Docklands and Stop 7 Russell St.
  • Expected impact to services: over 1 hour.

La Trobe Street

  • Limited Route 30 trams run. Use diverting Route 86 and 96 trams on La Trobe Street between Spencer Street and Melbourne Museum as an alternative.

Alternative travel

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

 Updated 6.20pm 18/01/26