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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Miles Pierce, "Melbourne's cable trams - A major nineteenth century engineering achievement", 1919 - 1920
Research report - 28 A4 pages + cover sheet, titled "Melbourne's cable trams - A major nineteenth century engineering achievement", written by Miles Pierce and published in the June 2020 issue of "The International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology" Paper looks at the history of the cable tram network in Melbourne, its construction, financing, operation, technology and its place in the world.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, construction, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Public Transport Unions and Victorian Trades Hall Council, "Union Metplan - August 1988", Aug. 1988
Report - summary - folded A3 sheet titled "Union Metplan - August 1988". Gives a summary of the August 1988 report - see Reg Item 345, submission by the Public Transport Unions to Government. Outlines the Benefits, expanding the train and tram system, bus network, increasing patronage, workshops, funding and employment. Has a photo of John Halfpenny launching the plan at Caulfield station, August 1988 with the MTA band in the foreground.trams, tramways, the met, reports, melbourne, mta, atmoea, unions, metplan, tramway band -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Network Revenue Protection Plan - 2014", 2013
Report - 16 A4 sheets, colour, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Network Revenue Protection Plan - 2014", prepared by the PTV for the various transport operators in Victoria. Has a table of Contents, introduction, background and context, Fare Evasion behaviour, management of evasion, monitoring, key revenue protection areas and actions to be delivered. Only the first two pages scanned.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, ptv, behaviour, public transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network”, 16/02/2021 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Probes on dirty trams, 'underpaid cleaners'”, 23/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Legal route to access for all”, 28/06/2021 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: "Legal route to access for all” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters take legal action against Victorian government and Yarra Trams over failure to provide wheelchair access across Melbourne's tram network. Currently 73% of tram stops and 62% of trams are inaccessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. Cost of upgrading remaining tram stops is $2 billion.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, accessible transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Metlink, "Melbourne tram network", Jul. 2005
Digital Image of the July 2005 version of the tram and route map for Melbourne titled "Melbourne tram network". Published by Metlink. Shows each of the route, terminal points, with a legend. Has Yarra Trams, Metcard and Metlink logos.trams, tramways, maps, metlink, melbourne, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Transport for Victoria, "Melbourne tram network", Feb. 2018
Digital Image of the Feb. 2018 version of the tram and route map for Melbourne titled "Melbourne tram network". Published by Transport for Victoria, effective May 2017 following changes to routes, in particular route 58. Shows each of the route, terminal points, with a legend. Note does not have Yarra Trams logo.trams, tramways, maps, transport for victoria, melbourne, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Tram Network", Nov. 2005
Full colour poster printed, A3 size, on laminated sheet - titled "Melbourne Tram Network. Shows a diagrammatic layout of the Melbourne tram system, shows zones (2 zones), CBD, tram terminuses including the City Saver boundary. Has the Yarra Trams and Metlink logos. Dated Effective November 2005trams, tramways, yarra trams, metlink, maps, metcard, tickets, city section -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, c1885
Black and white photograph of a six hose drawn carts with a length of cable for the cable tram network, photographed after unloading at North Wharf and before being delivered to a winding house. Note four horses per cart. Photo date now known, could be 1885. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H104. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series. two prints heldHas Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 104" in ink on rear and "1-3"trams, tramways, cable trams, horse drawn vehicle, winding houses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne Tram Museum, "Melbourne' cable trams 1885-1940", 2019
Pamphlet, one fold, titled "Melbourne' cable trams 1885-1940", created by Geoff Brown for a tour of cable tram buildings for his Probus group on 6 Feb 2019. Has a map showing the Melbourne Cable Tram Network and a brief history of the cable tram network.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Tram works on Swan St, Yarra Trams, Tram Service Changes, 2022
.1 - pamphlet provided at tram stops giving details of the works for 70 .2 - ditto - for Tram Network Upgrade - Swan St and Wallen Road Bridge, Richmond .3 - as for .1 - track reconstruction in Swan St between Stanley St and Stawell St Richmond or BurnleyShows the methods that Yarra Trams customers are advised of changes due to track replacement works. .1>.2 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - Tram Service changes - 11/2022 to 18/2/2022 - Route 70 .3>.4 - Pamphlet - DL, four fold DL - Tram Network Upgrade - Swan St and Wallen Road Bridge, Richmond .5 - Newspaper clipping - Tram works on Swan Sttram works, track work, yarra trams, ptv, bridges, trams, tramways, richmond, burnley, route 70, wallen road bridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Yarra Trams, "Network Guide", 12/2021
Produced by Yarra Trams - Keolis Downer for the information of tram drivers, providing information on each tram route. Dated 12/2021. For each route gives details of the suburbs served, attractions, public hospitals and police stations. The fold out sheets lists every tram stop with with their stop number, stop id, zone and symbols regarding the location such as the Arts Centre. Demonstrates a Yarra Tram publication for the use of employees to provide information to passengers.Wire bound booklet, 24 foldout pages, + 1 sheet + card covers, titled "Network Guide"yarra trams, tram routes, tramways, routes, stop information -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - RTBU Badge, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Round metallic badge with the text "WE RUN THE NETWORK" and "RAIL TRAM TRAM & BUS UNION" printed in front in concentric red and white circles. Nestled within are the lines "RTBU" and "THE POWER OF UNION" printed in white, horizontally on a blue background.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches", 24/10/23
Melbourne’s next-generation trams, G-class, have been designed to be easily repaired with improved visibility for drivers. A prototype has been completed and will be tested by a range of groups before testing on the network in 2025. Department of Transport and Planning’s head of rolling stock development, Ben Phyland, said this redesign was a response to the number of crashes in Melbourne and after consultation with tram drivers. In 2022, there were 960 collisions involving trams and cars, including 166 considered serious – an average of three crashes each day and a 60 per cent increase on 2021. Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Next-gen tram rolls with the crunches"tramways, g class, trams, planning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "A message from Michel Masson", Nov. 2009
Poster with a message from Michel Masson, Yarra Tram's CEO after Keolis Downer - EDI took over the franchise for the operation of Melbourne's tram network. See also item 833 for associated details. November 2009.Yields information about the Keolis Downer EDI outlook on the operation of the Yarra Tram's network.Full colour poster printed on an A4 sheet.trams, tramways, posters, yarra trams, michel masson, keolis downer-edi -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Age Newspaper, "Trams CEO on a track to lift service", 01/07/2023
Interview with Yarra Trams CEO, Carla Purcell. Appointed to CEO role by Yarra Trams owner Kelli's Downer in November 2022, but started in April 2023 after returning from maternity leave. Tender process is underway for next tram franchise, currently worth $500M per year. Yarra Trams have operated the network for 13 years with current contract expiring at end of 2024. Tram patronage currently at 75% of pre-Covid levels. Melbourne's tram network currently consists of 475 trams, 250 km of track, 2300 employees servicing 200M annual passengers.Informative interview with Carla Purcell, CEO of Yarra TramsNewspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Trams CEO on a track to lift service"tramways, ceo, yarra trams, keolis downer-edi, tender documents, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Map - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Map and timetable of Melbourne Tram and Bus Services", March 1952
Map provided information about Melbourne's tramway network in 1952. At base of map - timetable of all night trams and bus services. On rear index to routes, 1st and last services, time of Sunday am services, Latrobe St. services and photo of Wattle Park. The conversion of Bourke St to electric trams marked up. Copy 1 - has been marked for hypothetical extensions in blue pencil mainly in the northern and western suburbs. In particular note the Ballarat Road and South Road markings. Copy 2 - has been marked up for newer route numbers, following the opening of the Bourke St services and additional route numbers on the Essendon Depot lines. Demonstrates the provision of information about Melbourne tram services.Fold out map (10 sections - 2 high x 5 wide), coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, municipalities boundaries and location of major places of interest. melbourne, tram and bus services, mmtb, buses, trams, routes, timetables, all night services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Route 58, "Tram Network upgrade", June 2023
Provides details of track replacement work on route 58 in Melville Road, Pascoe Vale south / Brunswick West between 18/8/2023 to 18/9/2023.Yields information about track replacement work in Melville Road.Five A4 page document - printed.tramways, trackwork, melville road, brunswick west, pascoe vale south, route 58 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Peter Carwardine, David Mehlman, "Tram News 2009", Dec. 2009
Report - two A4 sheets with hand drawn tram junctions titled "Tram News 2009" listing the various track work undertaken at junctions during 2009, establishment of route 3A, Franchise agreements and Yarra Trams as operators of the tram network. Junctions listing - South Caulfield, Collins and Spring St, Spring and Flinders St, Kingsway and Sturt St, Carlisle St and Esplanade (Luna Park) and Acland St. Compiled by Peter Carwardine and David Mehlman Dec. 2009.trams, tramways, trackwork, junction, hawthorn rd, south caulfield, glenhuntly rd, spring st, flinders st, collins st, luna park, kingsway, sturt st, carlisle st, esplanade, acland st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Help us to build a better service", 2001
Pamphlet - four fold DL - gloss paper, titled "Help us to build a better service", asking Yarra Trams (prior to amalgamation of M>Tram) passengers, survey, about the appearance of the new Yarra trams livery, inside and outside, security cameras, and information provided. Has a map of the Yarra tram routes, or network. Include contact number and logos. Dated 2001 and signed by Steve MacDonald as CEO of Yarra Trams.trams, tramways, yarra trams, livery, surveys, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Department of Infrastructure (DOI), "Metropolitan Tram Network", 1998
Book - 33 sheets + covers, stapled and cloth binding - special size, two colour - printed on off white paper, titled "Metropolitan Tram Network" published by Public Transport Corporation Victoria or Department of Infrastructure, with a drawing of SW5 758 on the cover along with a The Met logo. Provides information in map form on each tram route in a large print format, contact numbers and some general information. Follows on from an earlier version - see Reg Item 1181.trams, tramways, ptc, the met, maps, disability services, tram routes, routes, doi -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, National Trust, "Classification Report - W class Trams", c1990
Report - 10 A4 pages, titled "Classification Report - W class Trams", prepared by the National Trust Victoria, providing a detailed statement of significance, description, history, construction, use, condition, MMTB, tramcar types and history, other tramway cities, Melbourne network and their use. Includes a Bibliography, Document not dated.trams, tramways, national trust, w class, mmtb, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Metlink, "Your Guide to Melbourne's Public Transport System - City of Manningham", "City of Moonee Valley", c2005
Map - 18 fold - 6x3 - pocket size, printed in full colour, titled "Your Guide to Melbourne's Public Transport System - City of Manningham", published by Metlink c2005. Has a map of transport routes in the City of Manningham, details of Metcards, bus routes, maps of the tram and train network and Metcard agents. .2 - as for .1, but for the City of Moonee Valleytrams, tramways, maps, city of manningham, city of moonee valley -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Legislative Council, "Inquiry into expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone", Dec. 2020
Digital image of a 152 page report, titled "Inquiry into expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone", prepared by the Legislative Council Dec. 2020. Has table of contents, terms of reference, Committee participants. Looked at extending the free tram zone, providing free travel for full time students, senior card holders, new technologies for network performance improving and dynamic public transport pricing. Notes the most of the evidence was taken prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 which had a dramatic impact on the use of public transport. Has extensive recommendations and a Minority report, including ticket technology and traffic light prioritisation.trams, tramways, enquiries, parliament, tickets, free tram, seniors card, students, traffic lights, priority -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Tram Network", Jan. 2014
Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet, titled "Melbourne Tram Network" - showing a diagrammatic layout of Melbourne tram routes, Myki ticket notes and where tickets can be obtained, information numbers (PTV, phone applications) and information on Tram Tracker, twitter and other contact systems. Map replaced when changes made to routes 112 (split into 11 and 12 - St Kilda to Victoria Gardens) from 27/7/2014. Map dated Jan. 2014. See Reg Item 725 for a vertical format version.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, maps, tramtracker, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Tram Network", Apr. 2011
Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet titled "Melbourne Tram Network. Shows a diagrammatic layout of the Melbourne tram system, shows zones, CBD, tram terminuses, train station and hospitals. Has the Yarra Trams and Metlink logos. Provides contact information including a website. Dated Effective April 2011. See also Reg item 721 for Jan. 2014 version. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, metlink, maps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Tram Network", Sep. 2006
Full colour poster printed, A3 size, on laminated sheet - titled "Melbourne Tram Network. Shows a diagrammatic layout of the Melbourne tram system, shows zones (2 zones), CBD, tram terminuses. Has the Yarra Trams and Metlink logos. Provides contact information including a website. Dated Effective September 2006. Second copy added 8/5/2019 from donation of Colin Withington of 10/10/2009.trams, tramways, yarra trams, metlink, maps, metcard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Tram Network", Sep. 2006
Full colour poster, A3 size, printed on laminated sheet - titled "Melbourne Tram Network. Shows a diagrammatic layout of the Melbourne tram system, shows zones (3 zones), CBD, tram terminuses, train station, park and ride locations. Has the Yarra Trams and Metlink logos. Provides contact information including a website. Notes where Metcards are available. Two copies held. Vertical format of Reg Item 719. Dated Effective September 2006. 720.2 - dated Jan. 2005 - shows the Vermont South extension under construction - see image i2. Item added 11-8-2016. 720.3 - undated - prior to Vermont South opened in 2005 - has route 112 and docklands tram line - c2004. Does not have a Yarra Trams logo.trams, tramways, yarra trams, metlink, maps, metcard, vermont south -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne Tram Network", January 2014
Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet titled "Melbourne Tram Network. Shows a diagrammatic layout of the Melbourne tram system, shows zones, CBD, tram terminuses, train stations, low floor tram priority routes and hospitals. Has the Yarra Trams logos. Provides contact information (PTV) including a website. Dated Effective - January 2014. See also Reg item 718 for the April 2011 version.trams, tramways, yarra trams, metlink, maps, ptv