Melbourne has the world`s largest tram network, Melbourne tram network in all directions, spread all over the city, and extend to the surrounding area. Tram (Tram), an ancient mode of transportation, is a major feature of Melbourne. Melbourne is also the only city in Australia with trams.
Melbourne`s public transport system includes the tram (tram), train (train), bus (bus).
Take Melbourne public transport, you must use the traffic card myki card, no one on the tram to sell tickets.
Melbourne has divided a free car area in downtown CBD (since January 1, 2015), where trams are free and do not need to swipe Myki cards. Beyond the free area, you need to use the Myki card to get on the car and swipe the card.
Official website: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/
Operating Time:
- Trams usually operate from 5: 00 a.m. to 12:00 from Monday to Thursday, extended to about 1:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 7: 00 a.m. to 11:00 on Sundays. Many rail stations are connected to bus stations and train stations for easy transfer;
- Melbourne tram timetable: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables
Fare:
As long as the itinerary within area 1 is included, the cost is denominated in area 1 and divided into 2 hours and daily tickets. The itinerary shall not exceed 2 hours, priced at 2 hours and more than 2 hours, priced by daily ticket. Myki children`s card (5 years old 18 years old) can enjoy a discount price. The CBD free car area is free by tram.
Melbourne Tramway Network Division:
Melbourne tram line network is developed, the following picture shows the wine red ring line: ring city free tram (City Circle Tram) 35, the middle of the ring line is Melbourne CBD; shadow part is Melbourne CBD free car area (Free Tram Zone), see the following schematic diagram. The densest part of the tram is in Melbourne CBD and across Federal Square to the University of Melbourne.
Melbourne tram network PDF: https://static.ptv.vic.gov.au/public-transport-victoria/1491350490/PTVH2153_TramNetworkMap_A3_L_March2017_v1_FA_LOCKED.pdf
Melbourne Tramway Network Division:
- Free tram area Free Tram Zone
- Area 1 Zone 1
- Zone 1 ≤ 2 overlap at the intersection of area 1 and area 2
Corresponding tram routes:
Melbourne free tram area Free Tram Zone:
North to Victoria Market, south to Federation Square, east to Spring Street, west to Victoria Harbour, free tram area will be marked at the station for easy identification.
Free tram district attractions: federal Square, Queen Victoria Market, Shopping Street, Victoria State Library, Chinatown, Melbourne Aquarium.
How to use myki card by tram:
As shown in the figure, Melbourne has a total of 25 trams, most of which are within area 1 (Zone1), with only 75, 86 and 109 extending from area 1 to area 1 and area 2 (Zone1/2). If the itinerary only occurs in area 1 and area 2 (Zone1/2) or area 2 Zone 2, remember to get off and swipe the card, it will be calculated at a cheaper area 2 fee. However, itinerary only in area 1 and area 2 intersection (Zone1/2) is generally not suitable for travelers.
For travelers, the super probability is to travel in area 1. Therefore, in the urban free tram area, get on and off without credit card; beyond the free area, as long as there is a free area, get on and off without credit card.
If you travel in the free tram area (not out of the free tram area), if you accidentally swipe your card, it will be priced at the cost of 2 hours in area 1. If you want to refund the payment, you need to swipe your card when you get off the same train and contact the transportation department for 1800800007 refund. It is recommended that before you travel, make sure that the itinerary is in the free tram area, if so, remember not to swipe your card.
If the itinerary exceeds the free tram area, you must swipe your card when you get on the bus. For example, if you get on the bus in the free tram area and stop outside the free tram area, you need to swipe your card when you get on the free tram area.
Melbourne Tramway fine: if you do not have a Myki card or escape ticket, you will face a fine: unable to produce a valid Myki card, an adult fine of A $242, and a child of A $81. Specifically stamp the official website
Appearance of tram:
Melbourne tram has a wide variety of models and patterns, making it a city landscape
An overview of Melbourne tram models:
Inside the tram:
Melbourne special tram:
Free roundabout tram City Circle trams: 35 tram
Nostalgic tram, Melbourne must experience
The appearance wine is made of red, gold, and has a sense of history.
Free roundabout tram City Circle trams, No. 35, around Melbourne CBD perimeter, via Federal Square, Flinders Street train Station, Southern Cross train Station and other important transport hubs and attractions. Not only will tourists experience taking this car, but the locals will also take this as a substitute. The car radio will report to the station, each station will have an English site to explain, such as this site has any famous buildings, related history and so on. There is also a free road map and travel information on the bus.
Operating Time:
Sunday Wednesday 10:00am6:00pm;Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00am9:00pm.
Line map:
Route: Flinder Street Flinders Street > Spring Street > Nicholson Street > Victoria Parade > La Trobe Street > Docklands Drive > Harbour Esplanade > Flinders Street, takes about an hour.
Key road signs and attractions along the route: Parliament House, Wharf/Port District Docklands, Federation Square Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium Melbourne Aquarium, etc.
Melbourne Tramway Restaurant The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Looking forward to the return of star experience
In the ancient Victoria antique tram, while wandering the city, enjoy delicious, become Melbourne star attraction and experience. It began in 1983.
Latest news: Melbourne Tramway Restaurant was ordered to stop operation in October 2018 and may resume operation by 2020. You can pay attention to the dynamics of the official website: http://tramrestaurant.com.au
