Malvern tram depot

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Malvern tram depot
Malvern tram depot

Malvern Tram Depot is located in Armadale, a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.It is one of 8 depots operated in the Yarra Trams network.

The Malvern Tram Depot, located on Glenferrie Road, provides trams for the various routes which service the suburb of Malvern in Victoria, Australia.

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[edit] Heritage Buildings

The old buildings in the complex feature distinctive Crenellation and are on the Victorian Heritage Register.

[edit] Yard Layout

The main yard has 17 roads, 14 of these inside 2 sheds and 3 uncovered roads taking up space in former Coldblo Rd. A multi-directional single exit/entry track exists, which often causes delays.

[edit] Trams Based At This Depot

Malvern Depot is home to some a combination of old and new trams. The fleet includes Z1-Class, Z2-Class, Z3-Class, D1-Class and D2-Class trams. Routine servicing of Z3-Class trams is performed at Southbank Depot.

[edit] Services Operated From This Depot

  • Route 5 - Malvern to Melbourne University
  • Route 6 - Glen Iris to Melbourne University
  • Route 8 - Toorak to Moreland Shared with Brunswick Tram Depot
  • Route 16 - Kew to Melbourne University
  • Route 72 - Camberwell to Melbourne University

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