Melbourne's history with trams goes back 140 years. The city got its first tram in 1885 and the fleet has grown to become the world's largest tram network.

If I asked a Melbournian what they’d think if the cities’ trams were to lose their overhead wires, perplexed they’d probably ask where we would hang our unique and famous Melbourne 'hook turn' signs?

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The government of Victoria in Australia has announced the opening of a new Preston Tram Depot and Workshop for Melbourne’s E-Class trams. Designed to operate as a maintenance depot for these vehicles, ...

A major tram corridor through Melbourne’s CBD will be forced to close as huge crowds queue for the grand opening of the mega three-storey MECCA store in early August. Morning commuters have taken to ...

Melbourne tram drivers Sally Burgess and Craig Maher have been training for the World Tramdriver Championship in Vienna. The competition combines eight activities, including precision stopping and ...

The Government of Victoria in Australia has announced the start of operations of the first Bombardier E-Class tram in Melbourne. Two new tram services, 51 and 52, are currently set to begin passenger ...

The City Circle Tram is a must-do. For one, it gives you a nice overview of Melbourne's top tourist attractions. More importantly, it's free. Just look for a burgundy and cream tram and hop right on.

Victoria's Auditor-General has found less than one in five tram services in Melbourne are accessible, with the Department of ...