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Upgrades for Melbourne’s busiest tram line

Three tram stops on Nicholson Street will be upgraded over the next week, according to Victorian Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne.

“The tram stop upgrades will help prepare the network for expected population growth around Nicholson Street, with new apartment buildings expected to be built in the area within the coming years,” Ms. Horne said.

“Route 96, which runs between St Kilda Beach and Brunswick East, is one of Melbourne’s busiest tram routes with more than 345,000 passengers using the line during a typical week.”

Upgraded stops on Route 96 between Brunswick Road and Blyth Street will include larger waiting areas, better lighting and improved shelter.

According to Ms. Horne, these changes will facilitate greater visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

“The stops will also provide real-time visual and audio service information to help passengers know when the next tram is coming,” Ms. Horne said

“The road next to the stops will also be raised, giving passengers direct and level access between low-floor E-Class trams and the footpath.”

Works will take place until 17 May, with temporary Nicholson Street road closures between Brunswick Road and Blyth Street, and parking and pedestrian restrictions.

“Buses will replace trams on Route 96 between Pigdon Street in Carlton North and Blyth Street in Brunswick East for the duration of the works,” Ms. Horne said.

“Stop 24 at Glenlyon Road will be upgraded. Stop 23 at Miller Street and Stop 25 at Albert Street will also be relocated to improve spacing between stops.”

Ms. Horne said the delivery of accessibility upgrades to Stop 25 will be staged to allow further design and consultation to occur for the eastern side of the stop.

The upgrades are part of the state government’s ongoing work to modernise and improve Melbourne’s tram network to complement the ongoing roll out of 90 E-Class trams.

“We thank passengers for their patience during these works, which will deliver better access to tram services on Route 96,” Ms. Horne said.


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