Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19

Newspaper clippings titled: “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 Document prepared by Keolis Downer, owner of Yarra Trams, has been released under freedom on information. "MR4 - Franchise Rolling Stock Strategic Plan" was prepared as part of bid for 7 year contract to run Melbourne's tram network in 2017. Key findings of report include: - tram fleet is ageing and needs an overhaul - risk to safety and service delivery with older trams - by end of contract in 2024, all trams over 20 years old (about 78%) would have exceeded by dates - ageing workforce with specific knowledge of tram network, around 30%, expected to retire within 10 years Operation of tram network costs about $2.7 billion over 7 years.trams, tramways, yarra trams, keolis downer, rolling stock

Newspaper clippings titled: “Probes on dirty trams, 'underpaid cleaners'” by Timna Jacks, Clay Lucas Newspaper clipping from the Age 23/12/2020 Leaked emails from company contracted to clean Melbourne's tram network suggest cleaning standards were impossible to maintain and staff were underpaid and risked injury. Fair Work Ombudsman and Yarra Trams are investigating cleaning contractor GJK Facility Services. Trams, depots and tram stops have all cleaned by the contractor with some not cleaned in accordance with contractual requirements.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram depot, rolling stock, tram stops, cleaners, cleaning