X'Trapolis transfer, October 2017
October 25, 2017
On 25 October 2017 SSR T classes T363 and T381 and power van BVDY52 transferred brand new X'Trapolis train 245M-1423T-246M-247M-1424T-248M from Ballarat to Epping, travelling via North Geelong and Newport.
X'Trapolis transfer, September 2017
September 20, 2017
On 20 September 2017 SSR T classes T363 and T381 and power van BVDY52 headed from Bendigo to Ballarat to collect a brand new X'Trapolis train, travelling via Sunshine, Newport and North Geelong.
X'Trapolis upgrade transfer, November 2018
November 19, 2018
On 19 November 2018 T363 lead T385 with power van BVDY52 transferred X'Trapolis train55M-1328T-56M + 107M-1354T-108M from Newport Workshops via Sunshine and Bacchus Marsh to the Alstom plant at Ballarat North for modification works.
X'Trapolis upgrade transfer, October 2018
October 30, 2018
On 30 October 2018 T385 and T386 with power van BVDY52 transferred X'Trapolis train 31M–1316T–32M and 923M–1662T–924M from Newport Workshops via Sunshine and North Geelong to the Alstom plant at Ballarat North for modification works. The initial movement from Newport Workshops to the GEB sidings at Sunshine was push pull, due to an inability to reverse the train at Newport, with T386 being shunted onto the front of the train to lead it west to Ballarat.
Y129 derailment at Southern Cross, January 2017
January 10, 2017
On January 3, 2017 Y129 derailed Southern Cross Station, while shunting around with the carriage yards with an N class locomotive. It was rerailed with the assistance of a heavy lift crane.
Yarra Trams - Anzac Day diversions
April 25, 2017
Every Anzac Day special tram services on routes 57, 59 and 19 from the northern suburbs run to the Shine of Remembrance on St Kilda Road via the little used section of track on Victoria Street between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets. In addition, routes 3a, 64 & 67 from the southern suburbs are diverted via Park Street, Kings Way and William Street to the Dudley Street sidings, due to the closure of St Kilda Road and Swanston Street.
Yarra Trams - diverted and out of place
February 11, 2019
Usually Melbourne's trams stick to a home depot and set of usual routes, but when disruptions occur, trams can be sent along alternate routes in order to maintain a limited service.
Yarra Trams - Flemington Racecourse and Melbourne Showgrounds specials
October 01, 2014
Yarra Trams operates additional tram services for major events at Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Yarra Trams - Grand Prix specials
March 25, 2018
Each year for the Australian Grand Prix special trams are operated by Yarra Trams from the Melbourne CBD to the circuit at Albert Park.
Yarra Trams - Melbourne's eastern suburbs
February 06, 2019
Melbourne trams in the eastern suburbs: routes 48, 70, 75 and 109 operated from Kew and Camberwell depots
Yarra Trams - Melbourne's north-western suburbs
November 18, 2018
Melbourne trams in the north-western suburbs: routes 55, 57, 59 and 82 operated from Essendon Depot.
Yarra Trams - Melbourne's northern suburbs
January 20, 2019
Melbourne trams in the northern suburbs: routes 1, 8, 19, 96, 112 and 86 operated from the Brunswick and East Preston Depots.
Yarra Trams - Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs
February 06, 2019
Melbourne trams in the south-eastern suburbs: routes 3, 5, 6, 8, 64, 67, 78 and 79 operated from the Malvern and Glenhuntly Depots along St Kilda Road.
Yarra Trams - Melbourne's southern suburbs
January 04, 2019
Melbourne trams in the southern suburbs: routes 1, 96, 109 and 112.
Yarra Trams - Melbourne CBD and Docklands
February 18, 2019
Melbourne trams around the CBD and Docklands areas.
Yarra Trams - tennis specials
January 25, 2019
Every year for Australian Open patrons Yarra Trams operates additional trams between Melbourne Park and Flinders Street, with also results in routes 70 and 75 getting cut back to much smaller A class trams
Yarra Trams missed a turn
May 05, 2018
This southbound route 96 tram missed the turn from Spring Street into Bourke Street, so Yarra Trams staff directed it 'bang road' back to the points to try again.
Yarra Trams road fleet
January 18, 2019
Yarra Trams operates a variety of cars and trucks to support the operation of Melbourne's tramway network.
Yarra Trams tram replacement buses
February 08, 2019
When tracks replacing, or trams get blocked by road accidents, Yarra Trams has to call in the replacement buses
Yarra Valley Tourist Railway
September 03, 2017
The Yarra Valley Tourist Railway operates out of Healesville, and are progressivly restoring the railway line back to Yarra Glen, Coldstream and Lilydale.
Yass Railway Museum
April 02, 2017
A small railway museum in the NSW town of Yass, located off the Main South line
Z class 'Ruby Jubilee' tour
November 14, 2015
On November 14, 2015 trams Z1.22 and Z2.101 travelled around Melbourne to celebrate 40 years of Z class trams in Melbourne. The tour commenced at Malvern Depot and visited St Kilda Road, Brunswick Depot, West Maribyrnong, Moonee Ponds, Melbourne Docklands, and a lunch break at Hawthorn Depot. Followed by travel to East Preston, Preston Depot, St Kilda, East Malvern, then returning to Malvern Depot.