Route 86/96 disruption - Saturday 28 March

  • 86
  • 96

Saturday 28 March 2026

Services Resuming

  • Route 86/96 trams have resumed following an earlier disruption. Delays may occur as we restore the timetable.

Final Update 7.40am 28/03/26


Tram service changes

Due to an accident in Nicholson Street

  • Route 86 trams divert via St Georges Road/Brunswick Street between Stop 42 Dundas St and Stop 10 Parliament Station.
  • No Route 96 trams run between Stop 11 Melbourne Museum and Stop 10 Parliament Station.
  • A limited Route 86a shuttle service runs between Stop 42 Dundas St and Stop 25 Clifton Hill Interchange.

Alternative travel options

  • Passengers for Route 86 trams may consider Hurstbridge/ Mernda line trains.
  • Bus 250/ 251 between Clifton Hill Interchange and Lonsdale Street 

 

Estimated impact to services: Less than 30 minutes

 Updated 7.20am 28/03/26