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|start = [[Coburg, Victoria|West Coburg]]
|start = [[Coburg, Victoria|West Coburg]]
|via = [[Pascoe Vale South, Victoria|Pascoe Vale South]]<br>[[Brunswick West, Victoria|Brunswick West]]<br>[[Parkville, Victoria|Parkville]]<br>[[North Melbourne, Victoria|North Melbourne]]<br>[[West Melbourne, Victoria|West Melbourne]]<br>[[Melbourne city centre|Melbourne&nbsp;CBD]]&nbsp;([[William Street, Melbourne|William&nbsp;St]])<br>[[Southbank, Victoria|Southbank]]<br>[[South Melbourne, Victoria|South Melbourne]]
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|end = [[Domain Interchange]]
|end = [[Domain Interchange]]
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|zone = Free Zone: Stops 10-1<br>[[Myki]] Zone 1: Stops 45-11, 112-119, 20
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==History==
==History==
Proposals for a tram or railway route to West Coburg date to the late 19th century. Construction of the tramway began in 1923, initially only to Brunswick West, extended to Bell Street in 1927. The tramway was extended south to St. Kilda Road during [[World War II]] to alleviate congestion during the war.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brown|first1=Geoff|title=The tram through the park: the origins of the West Coburg tramway|url=http://hawthorntramdepot.org.au/papers/westcoburg.htm|website=Melbourne Tramway Museum|accessdate=7 August 2016}}</ref> Proposed extensions north of Bell Street were never constructed.
Proposals for a tram or railway route to [[Coburg, Victoria|West Coburg]] date to the late 19th century. Construction of the tramway began in 1923, initially only to [[Brunswick West]], extended to [[State (Bell/Springvale) Highway|Bell Street]] in 1927. The tramway was extended south to [[St Kilda Road]] during [[World War II]] to alleviate congestion during the war.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brown|first1=Geoff|title=The tram through the park: the origins of the West Coburg tramway|url=http://hawthorntramdepot.org.au/papers/westcoburg.htm|website=Melbourne Tramway Museum|accessdate=7 August 2016}}</ref> Proposed extensions north of Bell Street were never constructed.


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>
Until 14 November 1986, route 55 operated from 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]]'' issue 228 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 July 2005 route 55 only operated on Mondays to Saturdays, on Sundays the section from West Coburg to the city was covered by [[#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><ref>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media/43839/tramroutenumbers.pdf History of Melbourne Trams Routes from 1950 to 2009] Yarra Trams</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]].<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>


In October 2016, it was announced that as part of works associated with the [[Melbourne Metro Rail Project]], route 55 will be extended from Domain Interchange to [[Toorak, Victoria|Toorak]] in mid-2017 to partly replace [[Melbourne tram route 8|route 8]] and be renumbered [[Melbourne tram route 58|route 58]].<ref>[http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/metro-tunnel-to-transform-melbournes-tram-network/ Metro Tunnel to Transform Melbourne's Tram Network] Minister for Public Transport 25 October 2016</ref>
In October 2016, it was announced that as part of works associated with the construction of [[Domain railway station]], route 55 will be extended from Domain Interchange to [[Toorak, Victoria|Toorak]] in mid-2017 to partly replace [[Melbourne tram route 8|route 8]] and be renumbered [[Melbourne tram route 58|route 58]].<ref>[http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/metro-tunnel-to-transform-melbournes-tram-network/ Metro Tunnel to Transform Melbourne's Tram Network] Minister for Public Transport 25 October 2016</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161231113309/http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/trams-to-head-west-route-58-to-be-born-in-network-overhaul-next-year-20161024-gs9i52.html Trams to head west, route 58 to be born in network overhaul next year] ''[[The Age]]'' 25 October 2016</ref>


==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, 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]] where it intersects Abbotsford Street, then it travels along Peel Street, [[William Street, Melbourne|William Street]], [[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]].


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 & Hockey Centre]] and the [[Melbourne Zoo]] with an occasional peek at the elephant's shed.


===Map===
===Map===
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{{BS3||BHF yellow|||Union Square Shopping Centre||30}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||Brunswick Road||29}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||Brunswick Road||29}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||Royal Park station <small>''{{fontcolor|blue|[[Royal Park railway station, Melbourne|<span style="color:blue;">Royal Park station]]}}||26}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Royal Park railway station|Royal Park station]] <small>''{{fontcolor|blue|[[Royal Park railway station|<span style="color:blue;">Royal Park station]]}}||26}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Melbourne Zoo]]||25}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Melbourne Zoo]]||25}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[State Netball and Hockey Centre]]||24}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[State Netball & Hockey Centre]]||24}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Royal Children's Hospital]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 57|<span style="color:green;">57</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 59|<span style="color:green;">59</span>]]}}''</small>||19}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Royal Children's Hospital]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 57|<span style="color:green;">57</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 59|<span style="color:green;">59</span>]]}}''</small>||19}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Royal Melbourne Hospital]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 19|<span style="color:green;">19</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 59|<span style="color:green;">59</span>]]}}''</small>||12}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Royal Melbourne Hospital]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 19|<span style="color:green;">19</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 59|<span style="color:green;">59</span>]]}}''</small>||12}}
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{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Queen Victoria Market]]||9}}
{{BS3||BHF green|||[[La Trobe Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|blue|[[Flagstaff railway station|<span style="color:blue;">Flagstaff station]]}} <small>''{{fontcolor|green|[[City Circle Tram route 57|<span style="color:green;">City Circle</span>]]}}''</small>||7}}
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{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Bourke Street, Melbourne|Bourke Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 86|<span style="color:green;">86</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 95|<span style="color:green;">95</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 96|<span style="color:green;">96</span>]]}}''</small>||5}}
{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Bourke Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 86|<span style="color:green;">86</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 95|<span style="color:green;">95</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 96|<span style="color:green;">96</span>]]}}''</small>||5}}
{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Collins Street, Melbourne|Collins Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 11|<span style="color:green;">11</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 48|<span style="color:green;">48</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 109|<span style="color:green;">109</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 112|<span style="color:green;">112</span>]]}}''||4}}
{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Collins Street, Melbourne|Collins Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 11|<span style="color:green;">11</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 48|<span style="color:green;">48</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 109|<span style="color:green;">109</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 112|<span style="color:green;">112</span>]]}}''||4}}
{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Flinders Street, Melbourne|Flinders Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 70|<span style="color:green;">70</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 75|<span style="color:green;">75</span>]], [[City Circle Tram|<span style="color:green;">City Circle</span>]]}}''</small>||1}}
{{BS3||BHF green|||[[Flinders Street, Melbourne|Flinders Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 70|<span style="color:green;">70</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 75|<span style="color:green;">75</span>]], [[City Circle Tram|<span style="color:green;">City Circle</span>]]}}''</small>||1}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex|Casino East]]||112}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[Crown Melbourne|Casino East]]||112}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||Sturt Street <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Route [[Melbourne tram route 1|<span style="color:green;">1</span>]]}}''</small>||116}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||Sturt Street <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Route [[Melbourne tram route 1|<span style="color:green;">1</span>]]}}''</small>||116}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[St Kilda Road]] <small>Domain Interchange bound trams only</small>||119}}
{{BS3||BHF yellow|||[[St Kilda Road]] <small>Domain Interchange bound trams only</small>||119}}
{{BS3||KBHFe yellow|||[[Domain Interchange]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 3|<span style="color:green;">3/3a</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 5|<span style="color:green;">5</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 6|<span style="color:green;">6</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 8|<span style="color:green;">8</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 16|<span style="color:green;">16</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 64|<span style="color:green;">64</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 67|<span style="color:green;">67</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 72|<span style="color:green;">72</span>]]}}''||20}}
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|bottom=Not all stops are shown, refer to timetable for full list of stops<br>Green denotes free tram zone}}
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==Melbourne tram route 68==
==Route 68==
Route 68 was a Sunday-only version of the route 55 service to West Coburg, which operated along Elizabeth Street from the city terminus, instead of along William Street from the Domain Interchange. First operated on 6 July 1971, the route was withdrawn on 7 August 2005 when route 55 was altered to operate seven days a week.<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>
Route 68 was a Sunday-only version of route 55 service to West Coburg, which operated along [[Elizabeth Street, Melbourne|Elizabeth Street]] from the city terminus, instead of along William Street from Domain Interchange. First operated on 6 July 1971, the route was withdrawn on 31 July 2005 when route 55 was altered to operate seven days a week.<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><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>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist|2}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 22:41, 15 March 2017

Route 55
West Coburg - Domain Interchange
B class tram on Market Street in May 2013
Overview
SystemMelbourne
OperatorYarra Trams
DepotEssendon
VehicleZ class
B 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)
Service
Journey time40-50 minutes
OperatesDaily
Zone(s)Free Zone: Stops 10-1
Myki Zone 1: Stops 45-11, 112-119, 20
Annual patronage6.8 million
TimetableRoute 55 timetable
MapRoute 55 map
← Route 48  {{{system_nav}}}  Route 57 →

Melbourne tram route 55 is operated by Yarra Trams on the Melbourne tram network. It operates from West Coburg to Domain Interchange. The 12.5 kilometre route is operated by Z and B class trams from Essendon depot.[1][2]

History

Proposals for a tram or railway route to West Coburg date to the late 19th century. Construction of the tramway began in 1923, initially only to Brunswick West, extended to Bell Street in 1927. The tramway was extended south to St Kilda Road during World War II to alleviate congestion during the war.[3] Proposed extensions north of Bell Street were never constructed.

Until 14 November 1986, route 55 operated from West Coburg to St Kilda Beach via William Street.[4][5] It was then amended to terminate at Domain Interchange following the opening of a terminating platform at the latter.[6]

Between 1971 and July 2005 route 55 only operated on Mondays to Saturdays, on Sundays the section from West Coburg to the city was covered by route 68.[5][7][8]

During the 2006 Commonwealth Games the route was merged with route 5 to Malvern to alleviate congestion along St Kilda Road.[9]

In October 2016, it was announced that as part of works associated with the construction of Domain railway station, route 55 will be extended from Domain Interchange to Toorak in mid-2017 to partly replace route 8 and be renumbered route 58.[10][11]

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 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 & Hockey Centre and the Melbourne Zoo with an occasional peek at the elephant's shed.

Map

Template:BS-map

Route 68

Route 68 was a Sunday-only version of route 55 service to West Coburg, which operated along Elizabeth Street from the city terminus, instead of along William Street from Domain Interchange. First operated on 6 July 1971, the route was withdrawn on 31 July 2005 when route 55 was altered to operate seven days a week.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ Facts & figures Yarra Trams
  2. ^ Route 55 Yarra Trams
  3. ^ Brown, Geoff. "The tram through the park: the origins of the West Coburg tramway". Melbourne Tramway Museum. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  4. ^ The Plot Thickens Transit News & Views Public Transport Users Association December 1986 page 3
  5. ^ a b History of Melbourne tram route numbers (1950-2009) Yarra Trams
  6. ^ Here and There Trolley Wire issue 228 February 1987 page 24 (large file)
  7. ^ Yarra Trams - changing with the times Yarra Trams 5 August 2005
  8. ^ History of Melbourne Trams Routes from 1950 to 2009 Yarra Trams
  9. ^ Changes to your tram service during the Commonwealth Games Yarra Trams 28 February 2006
  10. ^ Metro Tunnel to Transform Melbourne's Tram Network Minister for Public Transport 25 October 2016
  11. ^ Trams to head west, route 58 to be born in network overhaul next year The Age 25 October 2016
  12. ^ Yarra Trams - changing with the times Yarra Trams 5 August 2005
  13. ^ Hugh Waldron (2009-10-16). "History of Melbourne tram route numbers (1950-2009)" (PDF). Yarra Trams. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
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