Union Road and Epsom Road works

What's happening?

We’re renewing the tram tracks and making safety upgrades along Epsom and Union roads in Ascot Vale.

We’re also building a new level-access platform stop at Stop 33 on Union Road at Epsom Road to improve accessibility for passengers and prepare for the introduction of G Class trams.

Tram service changes

Friday 14 November, 9pm to last tram

Route 57 trams run between Stop 1 Flinders Street Station and Stop 20 Melrose St.

Buses replace trams on Route 57 between Stop 20 Melrose St and West Maribyrnong diverting around the work zone via Ascot Vale and Maribyrnong roads.

First tram Saturday 15 November to last tram Sunday 30 November

Route 57 trams run between Stop 1 Flinders Street Station and Stop 30 Flemington Racecourse.

Buses replace trams on Route 57 between Stop 30 Flemington Racecourse and West Maribyrnong diverting around the work zone via Ascot Vale and Maribyrnong roads.

Tram replacement buses

 The following stops will not be serviced tram replacement buses:

• Stop 30 Flemington Racecourse
• Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds
• Stop 34 Burrowes St & Union Rd
• Stop 35 Munro St & Union Rd
• Stop 36 St Leonards Rd & Union Rd

Buses will service kerbside tram stops along Route 57. Follow orange signage for directions to the temporary bus stops.

Trams and buses run to the normal frequency during the works and are low-floor accessible depending on availability.

During the disruption, passengers can track tram replacement buses using Busminder.

Accessibility 

For a taxi service during tram service changes call Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007.

Plan ahead visit transport.vic.gov.au