Buses replace Route 57 and Route 82 trams

  • 57
  • 82

Friday 2 May to Sunday 11 May 2025

Date and time

8pm Friday 2 May to last tram Sunday 11 May

Reason for service change

Bridge works will occur on Maribyrnong Road and renewal works in Wests Road.

Service changes

  • Route 57 trams run a shortened service between Flinders Street Station and Stop 39 Bowen St.
    Buses replace Route 57 trams between Stop 39 Bowen St and West Maribyrnong.
  • Buses replace Route 82 trams between Footscray and Moonee Ponds, diverting around the work zone via Rosamond Road.

Replacement bus service

Stop 41 Maribyrnong Park, towards Moonee Ponds, will not be serviced by the replacement buses.

Tram replacement buses run to normal frequency during works, servicing existing tram stops and temporary bus stops, where possible. Follow the at stop signage for directions to the temporary bus stops. 

Find your replacement bus using Busminder or DM us at @yarratrams (Facebook or X) for assistance.

There may be delays due to congestion in the work area. We recommend you allow extra time for your journey. 

Find your tram replacement bus using this busminder link

Alternative travel options

  • Craigieburn train line to and from the city.
  • Route 472 between Footscray and Moonee Ponds, or Route 409 between Footscray and Highpoint Shopping Centre.

Accessibility

Tram replacement buses will be low floor.

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 at Stop 39 Bowen St.

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

Buses replace Route 57 trams
Buses replace Route 82 trams