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{{Merge from|Melbourne tram route 68|date=December 2013}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2013}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2013}}
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[[Tram]] route '''55''' is a public transport service in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. The route runs between from the intersection of [[Bell Street, Melbourne|Bell Street]] and [[Melville Road, Melbourne|Melville Road]] in [[Pascoe Vale South, Victoria|Pascoe Vale South]] and [[Domain Interchange]] (at the intersection of [[Domain Road, Melbourne|Domain Road]] and [[St Kilda Road, Melbourne|St Kilda Road]]) in [[Melbourne, Victoria|Melbourne]]. The route is officially referred to as West Coburg - Domain Interchange.


Like most [[List of Melbourne tram routes|Melbourne tram routes]], route 55 is entirely within [[myki]] <span style="color:goldenrod;">Zone 1</span>. Tram services are operated by [[Yarra Trams]].
'''Melbourne tram route 55''' is operated by [[Yarra Trams]] on the [[Trams in Melbourne|Melbourne tram network]]. It operates from [[Coburg, Victoria|West Coburg]] to [[Domain Interchange]]. The 12.5 kilometre route is operated by [[Z-class Melbourne tram|Z]] and [[B-class Melbourne tram|V]] class trams from [[Essendon tram depot|Essendon depot]].<ref>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/facts-figures/ Facts & figures] Yarra Trams</ref><ref>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/using-trams/route-guides/route-55/ Route 55] Yarra Trams</ref>


==History==
==History==
Until 14 November 1986, route 55 operated from [[Coburg, Victoria|West Coburg]] to [[St Kilda Beach, Victoria|St Kilda Beach]] via [[William Street, Melbourne|William Street]].<ref>[http://www.ptua.org.au/files/newsletters/1980s/PTUA-news-198612.pdf The Plot Thickens] Transit News & Views ''[[Public Transport Users Association]]'' December 1986 page 3</ref><ref name=History19502009>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media/43839/tramroutenumbers.pdf History of Melbourne tram route numbers (1950-2009)] Yarra Trams</ref> It was then amended to terminate at [[Domain Interchange]] following the opening of a terminating platform at the latter.<ref>[http://www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au/members.old/Trolley_Wire/228%20-%20Trolley%20Wire%20-%20Feb%201987.pdf Here and There] ''Trolley Wire'' ([[Sydney Tramway Museum]]) February 1987 page 24 (large file)</ref>


Between 1971 and July 2005 route 55 only operated on Mondays to Saturdays, on Sundays the section from [[Coburg, Victoria|West Coburg]] to the city was covered by [[Melbourne tram route 68|route 68]].<ref name=History19502009/><ref>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media-centre/news/articles/2005/yarra-trams-changing-with-the-times/print.aspx Yarra Trams - changing with the times] Yarra Trams 5 August 2005</ref>
Between 1971 and 2005 route 55 did not operate via William Street to the Domain Interchange on Sundays - the alternate [[Melbourne tram route 68|route 68]] service was provided via Elizabeth Street to Flinders Street Station.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media/43839/tramroutenumbers.pdf |title=History of Melbourne tram route numbers (1950-2009) |publisher=Yarra Trams |date=2009-10-16 |author=Hugh Waldron |accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref>


During the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]] the route was merged with [[Melbourne tram route 5|route 5]] to [[Malvern, Victoria|Malvern]] to alleviate congestion along [[St Kilda Road]].<ref>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media-centre/news/articles/2006/changes-to-your-tram-service-during-the-commonwealth-games-march-2006/print.aspx Changes to your tram service during the Commonwealth Games] Yarra Trams 28 February 2006</ref>.
During the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]] the route was merged with [[Melbourne tram route 5|route 5]] to [[Malvern, Victoria|Malvern]] to alleviate congestion along [[St Kilda Road, Melbourne|St Kilda Road]]. The temporary through routing was useful in helping daily commuters utilise train stations at the city's west end, namely [[Flagstaff railway station|Flagstaff station]]. At Domain Interchange, a junction was instated. This set of switches has since been disabled and removed after the demerger. The route 55 has since terminated at the original terminus of Domain Interchange.


==Route==
==Route==

===Description===
===Description===
The route runs along Melville Road from the Bell Street intersection, then Dawson Street, Grantham Street, through to [[Royal Park, Melbourne|Royal Park]] along a scenic track passing the [[Royal Park Golf Course]] and the [[Melbourne Zoo]], coming out at [[Flemington Road, Melbourne|Flemington Road]] where it intersects Abbotsford Street, then it travels along Peel Street, [[William Street, Melbourne|William Street]], [[Flinders Lane, Melbourne|Flinders Lane]], [[Market Street, Melbourne|Market Street]], [[Queens Bridge (Melbourne)|Queens Bridge]], Queensbridge Street, Kings Way and finally Park Street before terminating at the [[Domain Interchange]].
The route runs along Melville Road from the Bell Street intersection, then [[Dawson Street, Melbourne|Dawson Street]], [[Grantham Street, Melbourne|Grantham Street]], through to [[Royal Park, Melbourne|Royal Park]] along a scenic track passing the [[Royal Park Golf Course]] and the [[Melbourne Zoo]], coming out at [[Flemington Road, Melbourne|Flemington Road]] where it intersects [[Abbotsford Street, Melbourne|Abbotsford Street]], then it travels along [[Peel Street, Melbourne|Peel Street]], [[William Street, Melbourne|William Street]], [[Flinders Lane, Melbourne|Flinders Lane]], [[Market Street, Melbourne|Market Street]], [[Queens Bridge (Melbourne)|Queens Bridge]], [[Queensbridge Street, Melbourne|Queensbridge Street]], [[Kings Way, Melbourne|Kings Way]] and finally [[Park Street, Melbourne|Park Street]] before terminating at the Domain Road interchange.


This tram route is notable for its windiness and the traverse through [[Royal Park, Melbourne|Royal Park]] for some distance. The route also includes passes the [[State Netball and Hockey Centre]] and the [[Melbourne Zoo]] with an occasional peek at the elephant's shed.
This tram route is notable for its windiness and the traverse through [[Royal Park, Melbourne|Royal Park]] for some distance. The route also includes passes the [[State Netball and Hockey Centre]] and the [[Melbourne Zoo]] with an occasional peek at the elephant's shed.


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==Operation==
It is operated by [[Z3 class Melbourne tram|Z3]] class trams, with some [[B2 class Melbourne tram|B2]] class trams also operating during peak times.

==See also==
*[[Transport in Australia]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{commons category-inline}}
{{Commons category|Melbourne tram route 55}}
*[http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/maps/metropolitan-trams/view/868 Route 55 map]
*[http://ptv.vic.gov.au/ Public Transport Victoria]
*[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/ Yarra Trams]
*[http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/maps/ Official network maps]
*[http://ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/868 Route 55 timetable]
*[http://ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/868 Route 55 timetable]
*[http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/maps/metropolitan-trams/view/868 Route 55 map]


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[[Category:Tram routes in Melbourne|055]]
[[Category:Tram routes in Melbourne|055]]

Revision as of 05:28, 5 March 2016

Route 55
West Coburg to Domain Interchange
B2 2092 in Market St on route 55, 2013.
B2 2092 in Market St on route 55, 2013.
Overview
SystemMelbourne tramway network
OperatorYarra Trams
DepotEssendon[1]
VehicleZ3 class, B2 class
Route
LocaleMelbourne, Australia
StartWest Coburg
ViaPascoe Vale South
Brunswick West
Parkville
North Melbourne
West Melbourne
Melbourne CBD (William St)
Southbank
South Melbourne
EndDomain Interchange
Length12.5 km (7.8 mi)[1]
Zone(s)Zone 1 for the entire route
Annual patronage6.8 million[2]
TimetableRoute 55 timetable
MapRoute 55 map
← Route 48  {{{system_nav}}}  Route 57 →

Tram route 55 is a public transport service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The route runs between from the intersection of Bell Street and Melville Road in Pascoe Vale South and Domain Interchange (at the intersection of Domain Road and St Kilda Road) in Melbourne. The route is officially referred to as West Coburg - Domain Interchange.

Like most Melbourne tram routes, route 55 is entirely within myki Zone 1. Tram services are operated by Yarra Trams.

History

Between 1971 and 2005 route 55 did not operate via William Street to the Domain Interchange on Sundays - the alternate route 68 service was provided via Elizabeth Street to Flinders Street Station.[3]

During the 2006 Commonwealth Games the route was merged with route 5 to Malvern to alleviate congestion along St Kilda Road. The temporary through routing was useful in helping daily commuters utilise train stations at the city's west end, namely Flagstaff station. At Domain Interchange, a junction was instated. This set of switches has since been disabled and removed after the demerger. The route 55 has since terminated at the original terminus of Domain Interchange.

Route

Description

The route runs along Melville Road from the Bell Street intersection, then Dawson Street, Grantham Street, through to Royal Park along a scenic track passing the Royal Park Golf Course and the Melbourne Zoo, coming out at Flemington Road where it intersects Abbotsford Street, then it travels along Peel Street, William Street, Flinders Lane, Market Street, Queens Bridge, Queensbridge Street, Kings Way and finally Park Street before terminating at the Domain Road interchange.

This tram route is notable for its windiness and the traverse through Royal Park for some distance. The route also includes passes the State Netball and Hockey Centre and the Melbourne Zoo with an occasional peek at the elephant's shed.

Schematic map

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Operation

It is operated by Z3 class trams, with some B2 class trams also operating during peak times.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Route 55", Yarra Trams, retrieved 12 June 2013
  2. ^ "Facts & figures". Yarra Trams. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  3. ^ Hugh Waldron (2009-10-16). "History of Melbourne tram route numbers (1950-2009)" (PDF). Yarra Trams. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
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