We've upgraded two city tram stops on Route 58, to make travelling by tram easier for everyone - including passengers who are vision impaired or using wheelchairs, prams, and other mobility aids.

Stops 5 and 7 on William Street in Melbourne's CBD were upgraded in late 2019 to improve safety, accessibility, and journey times. This includes new shelters and amenities for passengers.

Yarra Trams have also replaced the tram tracks and overhead wires along William Street.





We’re making more CBD tram stops easier to use

Use this slider to see before and after at Stop 5 - Bourke Street.





In December 2019, we upgraded Route 58 stops 5 and 7 on William Street to make it easier for everyone to take the tram.

The new raised platforms now provide level boarding with low-floor trams.

There are also new shelters, seating, improved lighting, and passenger information displays (PIDs) at both stops.

Stop 6 (Lonsdale Street / William Street) has been closed as the new stops 5 and 7 will are bigger and closer together. This improves stop spacing and helps with Route 58 service reliability and journey times.





We’re maintaining the tram network

Yarra Trams replaced the tram tracks and overhead wires in William Street between:

Dudley Street/Peel Street and La Trobe Street

La Trobe Street and Flinders Lane

At the intersection of Bourke and William streets

At the intersection of Collins and William streets

Renewing tram tracks can result in a smoother and quieter ride for passengers and completing these works at the same time minimises the overall disruption to the community.





Safer, easier and quicker journeys

Use this slider to see before and after at Stop 7 - La Trobe Street.





The benefits of the new stops include:

improving safety by keeping tram passengers and cars separated, and providing more platform space for passengers.

improving journey times and connections to trains and trams through better spacing between stops.

bigger platforms enabling new, larger trams to be introduced on Route 58 in future.

supporting people with accessibility needs by providing a level access connection with Lonsdale Street bus services.





Building transport hubs at important CBD locations

Stop 7 (La Trobe Street / William Street) provides an easy connection with Flagstaff Station.

Stop 5 (Bourke Street / William Street) connects with tram routes 86 and 96 on Bourke Street.

These upgraded tram stops on Route 58 will help passengers with accessibility needs to connect from the CBD to the Parkville hospital precinct.