May 10th, 2026Making It Easier And Safer To Travel
Planning for level access tram stops will commence along Sydney Road, Brunswick and Coburg and Keilor Road, Niddrie.
State government funding will also build a new substation at Wattle Park, Surrey Hills.
The new substation will have the energy to power larger trams along Route 70 – boosting capacity by more than 70 per cent.
The first 50 of Melbourne’s new G Class trams will progressively roll out on routes 57, 59 and 82 – delivering more comfortable and accessible journeys.
Additional G Class routes have now been confirmed, with the next 50 new trams set to take passengers on routes 12, 48 and 58.
As part of a $7.6 million package in public and active transport improvements, the Victorian Budget 2026/27 will also invest to deliver accessibility and safety upgrades to:
- Clifton Hill Station
- Northcote Station
- Eaglemont Station
- Donnybrook Station
- Broadmeadows Station.
Clifton Hill, Northcote and Eaglemont stations will receive tactile ground surface indicators to boost safety for passengers with vision impairment.
Donnybrook Station will receive pedestrian safety upgrades and bicycle parking facilities – making it easier for people to get around.
Broadmeadows Station will also receive funding for amenity and safety upgrades.
