Spencer Street renewal works

Monday 5 April to Sunday 18 April 2021

Date and time

8pm Monday 5 April to last tram Sunday 18 April

Reason for service changes

We’re renewing tram tracks and overhead wires on Spencer Street and La Trobe Street. These essential renewal works will deliver quieter infrastructure and improve ride, comfort and safety for our passengers.

For more information about local area impacts visit our Projects page.

Service changes

Trams run shortened service with no trams between:

Stop 5 Melbourne Central Station and Stop D2 Central Pier (Route 30 and City Circle)
Stop 1 Southern Cross Station and Waterfront City Docklands (Route 86)

Stop changes

The following tram stops will be closed for the duration of the works:

Route 30/City Circle	Connect to nearest alternative service at:
Stop 4 Queen Street	Stop 5 Melbourne Central Station for Route 30a/35a trams towards St Vincent’s Plaza. William or Elizabeth streets for trams to connect with Route 70/75 trams along Flinders Street to Docklands. Bus 605 along Queen and Dudley Streets to Docklands.
Stop 3 Flagstaff Station	Stop 5 Melbourne Central Station for Route 30a/35a trams towards St Vincent’s Plaza. William Street for trams to connect with Route 70/75 trams along Flinders Street to Docklands. City Loop train services for getting around the city.
Stop 2 King Street	William Street for trams to connect with Route 70/75 trams along Flinders Street to Docklands. Bourke Street for Route 86a/96 trams to St Vincent’s Plaza.
Stop 1 Spencer Street	William Street for trams to connect to Route 70/75 trams along Flinders Street to Docklands. Bourke Street for Route 86a/96 trams to St Vincent’s Plaza. City Loop train services for getting around the city.
Stop 119 Spencer Street/La Trobe Street	Stop 1 Southern Cross Station towards the city Stop D2 Central Pier towards Docklands
Stop D1 Marvel Stadium Docklands	Stop D2 Central Pier

Route 86	Connect to nearest alternative service at
Stop 120 Lonsdale Street	Stop 1 Southern Cross Station
Stop 119 La Trobe Street	Stop 1 Southern Cross Station (City) Stop D2 Central Pier (Docklands)
Stop D1 Marvel Stadium Docklands	Stop D2 Central Pier

Alternative travel options

If you’re travelling to the Docklands, consider Route 70 or 75 trams along Flinders Street, or Bus 220 which travels along Queen and Dudley streets.

You may also wish to consider City Loop train services for getting around the city during these works.

For more information about impacts to bus services during these works, visit the TransDev website.

Accessibility

Accessible taxi services will be available at Stop 1 Southern Cross Station from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 8am to 6pm on weekends. Speak to our customer service team or alert your driver if you require assistance.

During the works, trams run to the normal frequency however they may not arrive at the scheduled time.

Plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey and wear a face mask while travelling.