Melbourne's Free Tram Zone Has Expanded — Here's Everywhere You Can Now Travel Without Paying
Free trams now run from the CBD to the MCG, with extra trains and trams across the city for the AFL Grand Final and Melbourne Royal Show.
Melbourne's free tram zone has just grown bigger, making it easier to move across the city without tapping your myki.
From Wednesday, September 24, tram routes 48, 70 and 75 were added to the zone, meaning passengers can now ride fare-free from the CBD all the way to the MCG gates. The expansion was timed to coincide with the AFL Grand Final, when more than 100,000 fans descended on the stadium, but the benefits continue well beyond footy season.
The change also supports the city's other major drawcards, including the Melbourne Royal Show, which attracts over 450,000 visitors each year. To help families get to and from the Showgrounds, more than 100 additional daily trains now run from Flinders Street, departing every 10–15 minutes from platforms 8, 9 and 10. The last service leaves at 10.40pm on weekdays and 10.30pm on weekends, with extra trams boosting Route 57 between Elizabeth Street and the Showgrounds.
Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams said the move was about keeping the city moving during its biggest weeks. "With so much on offer for families and footy fans, we're providing more services across the network to make sure families spend more time doing the things they love. We encourage everyone to plan ahead and take public transport to the 'G or the Show," she said.
The change also supports the city's other major drawcards, including the Melbourne Royal Show, which attracts over 450,000 visitors each year. To help families get to and from the Showgrounds, more than 100 additional daily trains now run from Flinders Street, departing every 10–15 minutes from platforms 8, 9 and 10. The last service leaves at 10.40pm on weekdays and 10.30pm on weekends, with extra trams boosting Route 57 between Elizabeth Street and the Showgrounds.
Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams said the move was about keeping the city moving during its biggest weeks. "With so much on offer for families and footy fans, we're providing more services across the network to make sure families spend more time doing the things they love. We encourage everyone to plan ahead and take public transport to the 'G or the Show."
Plan your journey at Public Transport Victoria or V/Line.
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