Melbourne tram route 55
| Route 55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coburg - Domain Interchange | |||
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 B class tram on Market Street in May 2013 | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Melbourne | ||
| Operator | Yarra Trams | ||
| Depot | Essendon | ||
| Vehicle | Z class B class | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Start | West Coburg | ||
| Via | Pascoe Vale South Brunswick West Parkville North Melbourne West Melbourne Melbourne CBD (William St) Southbank South Melbourne | ||
| End | Domain Interchange | ||
| Length | 12.5 km (7.8 mi) | ||
| Zone(s) | Free Zone: Stops 10-1 Myki Zone 1: Stops 45-11, 112-119, 20 | ||
| Annual patronage | 6.8 million | ||
| Timetable | Route 55 timetable | ||
| Map | Route 55 map | ||
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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 V class trams from Essendon depot.[1][2]
History
Until 14 November 1986, route 55 operated from West Coburg to St Kilda Beach via William Street.[3][4] It was then amended to terminate at Domain Interchange following the opening of a terminating platform at the latter.[5]
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.[4][6]
During the 2006 Commonwealth Games the route was merged with route 5 to Malvern to alleviate congestion along St Kilda Road.[7]
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 and Hockey Centre and the Melbourne Zoo with an occasional peek at the elephant's shed.
Map
References
- ^ Facts & figures Yarra Trams
- ^ Route 55 Yarra Trams
- ^ The Plot Thickens Transit News & Views Public Transport Users Association December 1986 page 3
- ^ a b History of Melbourne tram route numbers (1950-2009) Yarra Trams
- ^ Here and There Trolley Wire (Sydney Tramway Museum) February 1987 page 24 (large file)
- ^ Yarra Trams - changing with the times Yarra Trams 5 August 2005
- ^ Changes to your tram service during the Commonwealth Games Yarra Trams 28 February 2006
External links
Media related to Melbourne tram route 55 at Wikimedia Commons- Route 55 map
- Route 55 timetable
