Swanston Street, Melbourne University renewal works

Date and time 

9pm Friday 2 February to last tram Thursday 22 February

Reason for service changes

We're renewing tram tracks at Melbourne University and Queensberry Street crossover.

Tram service changes 

• Route 1 trams run in sections with no trams between Stop 113 Lytton Street and Stop 14 Arts Precinct 
• Route 6 trams run in sections with no trams between Stop 113 Lytton Street and Stop 7 RMIT University
• Route 3 and 64 trams run between suburbs and Stop 14 Arts Precinct
• Route 5, 16 and 72 trams run between suburbs and Stop 8 Melbourne Central Station
• Route 67 trams run between Carnegie and Stop 7 Flagstaff Station diverting via William Street from Stop 20 Anzac Station 

Additional Route 1 and Route 6 service changes 

9pm to last tram Thursday 22 February

• Route 1 trams run in sections with no trams between Stop 120 Brunswick Road and Stop 14 Arts Precinct 
• Route 6 trams run in sections with no trams between Stop 120 Brunswick Road and Stop 7 RMIT University
• Buses replace Route 1 and Route 6 trams between Stop 120 Brunswick Road and a temporary stop at Russell /La Trobe streets.
• Replacement buses will service temporary bus stops or existing PTV bus stops where possible between Stop 120 Brunswick Road and a temporary bus stop on La Trobe / Russell streets.
• Click on the bus-minder link for live tracking of your replacement bus.
• Use Swanston Street trams between Stop 14 Arts Precinct and Stop 8 Melbourne Central Station to connect with replacement buses at La Trobe/ Russell streets

Alternative travel options

Travelling to/from northern suburbs:

• Route 96 trams along Nicholson and Bourke streets to/from Stop 113 Lytton Street, a 10min/ 700m walk.
• Route 19 trams along Elizabeth Street and Royal Parade.
• City Loop trains from Flagstaff, Melbourne Central or Flinders Street Stations.
• Route 200 and 207 buses between Lonsdale Street and Lygon/ Elgin streets.
• Route 250 and 251 buses between Lonsdale Street and Carlton North via Rathdowne Street.

Travelling to Melbourne University:

• Route 19 trams along Elizabeth Street and Royal Parade to Stop 10 Royal Melbourne Hospital or Stop 12 Morrah Street.

Accessibility 

A Travellers Aid minibus service runs between Stop 113 Lytton Street and La Trobe and Swanston streets, with an additional stop along Rathdowne Street near Gratton Street.

The minibus will run during the following times:

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 6pm

The minibus will run at an approximate 30min frequency.

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

Survey

We would like to hear your thoughts about your journey during these works. Click on this link to complete our survey for a chance to WIN one of five $50 Myki money credits!