Route 86 service disruption

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Friday 18 July to Saturday 19 July 2025

Services Resuming 

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

Final Update 10.50pm 18/07/2025


Date and time

9.30am Friday 18 July to 1.30am Saturday 19 July

Reason for service changes

Metro train repair works near Clifton Hill for Mernda and Hurstbridge lines.

Service changes

Route 86 trams divert (along Route 11) via Miller Street, St Georges Road, Brunswick Street and Victoria Parade between Stop 42 Dundas St and Stop 10 Parliament Station.

Buses replace Route 86 trams between Stop 42 Dundas St and Stop 25 Clifton Hill Interchange.

A limited Route 86a shuttle runs between Stop 25 Clifton Hill Interchange and Stop 10 Parliament Station.

Tram stop changes

The following stops will be closed and not serviced by the replacement bus:

  • Stop 26 Walker St
  • Stop 27 Westgarth St
  • Stop 30 Clarke St

Accessibility

Tram replacement buses will be low floor, where possible.

For a taxi service between closed stops during service changes passengers can call PTV on 1800 800 007 or speak to a customer service employee.

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