Malvern tram depot facts for kids
Malvern Tram Depot
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| Location | |
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| Location | Coldblo Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner(s) | VicTrack |
| Operator(s) | Yarra Trams |
| Roads | 17 (14 in sheds, 3 outside) |
| Rolling stock | 38 D1 Class 55 Z3 Class |
| Routes served | 5, 6 (shared with Brunswick), 16, 58 (shared with Essendon), 72 |
| History | |
| Opened | 30 May 1910 |
The Malvern tram depot is a special home for trams located on Coldblo Road in Armadale, Victoria. Armadale is a suburb within the City of Stonnington, Australia. This depot is one of eight tram depots that help run the Melbourne tram network. It is operated by Yarra Trams.
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History of the Depot
The Malvern tram depot first opened its doors on May 30, 1910. It was built by a group called the Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust (PMTT). Later, in 1920, the depot became part of the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board. In 1930, another building for trams was added across the street.
In 1999, when the public transport system changed, the depot was managed by a company called M>Tram. Then, in 2004, Yarra Trams took over all the tram services, including Malvern depot. A cool change happened in 2005: the road between the two tram buildings was closed to cars. This allowed them to add two more tracks for trams!
Important Old Buildings
The buildings at Malvern tram depot are very old and important. They are officially listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. This means they are protected because of their history and special design.
How the Depot is Set Up
The depot has a large main area with 17 tracks for trams. Fourteen of these tracks are inside two big sheds. The other three tracks are outside, right on Coldblo Road. There's one special track that trams use to enter and leave the depot from different directions.
What Trams Live Here?
Rolling stock is a fancy way to say 'trams'! As of December 2019, the Malvern depot was home to 93 trams. These included 38 D1 Class trams and 55 Z3 Class trams. Each type of tram has its own unique features!
Tram Routes from Malvern
The Malvern depot is where many trams start their journeys for several important routes. These routes connect different parts of Melbourne.
Here are the tram routes that operate from Malvern depot:
- Route 5: Travels from Melbourne University to Malvern.
- Route 6: Goes from Moreland to Glen Iris. This route is shared with the Brunswick depot.
- Route 16: Connects Melbourne University to Kew.
- Route 58: Runs from Coburg West to Toorak. This route is shared with the Essendon depot.
- Route 72: Travels from Melbourne University to Camberwell.
