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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.