Tram Upgrade Works

As part of the ongoing G-class tram upgrade works along routes 57, 59 and 82, the community recently received notification letters advising of planned works along Epsom Road and Maribyrnong Road.

A summary of the works is below:

Epsom Road, Ascot Vale (outlined in attachment 1)

Attachment 1 - Community Notification Letter - Epsom Road - Ascot Vale.pdf

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• New tram‑vehicle separation:

  
  

  Installation of separation kerbing between Ascot Vale Road and Union Road to improve safety, reduce collisions and minimise tram service disruptions.

• Maintained access points:

  
  

  All existing entries and exits will remain at Duncan Street, north of Wisewould Street, Sandown Road, Ascot Street, and Portal Street.

• Safer speed limit:

  
  

  Introduction of a 50 km/h speed limit along Epsom Road between Ascot Vale Road and Union Road to enhance safety.

• Stop 31 removal:

  
  

  Tram Stop 31 will be removed to streamline operations and improve tram service efficiency and reliability.

• Upgrades at Stops 30 and 32:

  
  

  Installation of traffic islands, tactile ground surface indicators, new line marking, and signage at:

  • Stop 30 – Flemington Racecourse

  • Stop 32 – Sandown Road

• Pedestrian improvements:

  
  

  Enhanced pedestrian refuges at tram stops and crossings to increase accessibility and safety.

Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale (outlined in attachment 2)

Attachment 2 - Community Notification Letter - Maribyrnong Road - Ascot Vale.pdf

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• Consolidation of tram stops:

  
  

  Stops 40 and 41 on Maribyrnong Road will be merged to improve tram service efficiency and reliability.

• New tram stop location:

  
  

  The new combined stop will be positioned between Walter Street and Epsom Road.

• Parking adjustments:

  
  

  Some parking changes will be made to ensure passengers can safely board and alight from the new G Class trams.

Council officers have been consulted as part of these works and will continue to liaise with DTP to monitor feedback during and following implementation.

More information on the project can be found at the project website. If you receive any enquiries in relation to the works, please advise them to the project team via email PTVProjects@transport.vic.gov.au or by phone on 1800 800 007.