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Melbourne’s trams and buses swing over to London numbering system from November 1

Route 10, West Preston, Wilcox – transport minister, new public transport map, tram services to be numbered from one to 100, eliminating numbers such as 2A, 4D and 9A.

Tramway bus services to be numbered 200 to 300. Route information to follow London stye. Trams will display destination and main areas along the route on front of tram. Transport Minister, Mr Wilcox, said new system was part of policy to inform public about Melbourne's expanding street public transport services and to eliminate possible confusion.

Conversion to new system to coincide with publication of pocket-size map of street public transport services. Map will show routes covered by trams and buses.