Mince Pies have started appearing in Supermarkets, which means Christmas is just around the corner. Because of this we’re starting our Christmas timetable, meaning reduced services across the network, inline with the reduced demand for services during the holidays. #YarraTrams

Extra trams this weekend to the MCG and Docklands for the AFLW Pride Round.
What do you mean the footy isn’t being played there? Are the AFL trying to undermine the competition by using substandard grounds? That sounds like something we would do to say it’s unviable. #YarraTrams

Throwback Thursday: Nov. 1999 and Z3.149 awaits scraping at Essendon Depot after catching fire.
Following an investigation into the cause, the Driver was stood down from ever again handling the tongs at any #YarraTrams BBQ.

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Due to the recent interest rate rises, we’re having to raise ticket prices to the point that it’s now cheaper to be fined instead. Your best option as always is to continue fare evading, the most common way to ride on #YarraTrams since privatisation.

We’re still a little confused about the timetable now that the clocks have changed. Just give us six months and we’ll have trams running on time again.
And while we’re at it, how hard is it to save daylight anyway when interest rates just went up? Give us a break! #YarraTrams

As the wet weather and flooding continues around the network, now is a great time to pick up your #YarraTrams Floaties. Available onboard any tram for the very fair and reasonable surge pricing of $149.99 a pair. Get them for the whole family today!

Throwback Thursday: Dec. 2007 it was a late night, and Depot Cat had stolen a tram to go on a Kebab Crawl. Even now we still can’t get the smell of garlic sauce out of the vehicle. #YarraTrams

Had to bring the kids into work today, so they are writing today’s #YarraTrams posts:

“Farts! I’m hungry. This is boring. Why does mummy say not to talk about Uncle Tommy visiting when you’re not home? Where is Depot Cat? I don’t like trams.”

A driver in Adelaide has attempted to extend the line further up Port Rd, but didn’t get very far.
We won’t employ them here at #YarraTrams, but are bringing them on as an external consultant, so that we have plausible deniability if they do it on our network. 📸Kane’s Trains

Tram Cops today are targeting any interstaters still hanging around after the Grand Final.
You won’t be fined, but you will be made to make a hook turn repeatedly until you get it right, while listening to a hipster barista talk about the origin of their coffee beans. #YarraTrams

Daylight Saving Time starts next Sunday, so to prepare everyone for it, we’re running trams an hour early, or an hour late today. We can never remember which way the clocks change, so we’ve covering both bases. #YarraTrams

**DRAFT** Well done to [winning team] for winning the 2026 AFL Grand Final, what an amazing game to beat [losing team]. We always knew you could do it. Congratulations from everyone here st #YarraTrams
**DO NOT POST UNTIL AFTER THE GAME**

Due to the ongoing wet weather, we are putting into action our special flood tram, to help get people to the Grand Final. #YarraTrams #AFLGF2026

It’s finally here, the biggest day on the footy calendar. The Great Kick To Kick of a Showbag footy on the Grand Arena at the Royal Melbourne Show.
We’re putting on extra trams to get you there, so it’s a good thing no other major events are on in Melbourne today. #YarraTrams

To all the Freo fans in the city, the buses are so smooth because you’re actually riding on a tram. You probably can’t see the wheels due to your neck being stuck looking up at all the tall buildings.
To the Lions fans, we’ll talk slower for you, bloody Queenslanders. #YarraTrams

The AFL Grand Final parade is on today, so we’re taking votes on which player needs to do a Graham Polak and miss the game. You have until 10:30 to decide, and then a Z goes rogue. #YarraTrams

Throwback Thursday: Aug 2026 Sick of unruly passengers, we told them they had won a free DVD player, and just needed to travel on these trams to get their prize. Instead they ended up in tram gaol, awaiting deportation to Metro Trains Frankston services. #YarraTrams 📸Marcus Wong

Throwback Thursday: W3.654 was hit by a truck at St Kilda & Commercial Rd corner in May 1961. It was pushed on a 45 degree angle off its trucks and was immediately withdrawn from service.

The truck driver was not charged after stating “Sorry Mate, I didn’t see you”. #YarraTrams

The Annoying Passenger Index today is 12.8 Extreme. So for the safety of our staff they won’t be answering any questions, eg “Does this Elizabeth St tram go to Market?”, “What stop do I get off for the Airport?” or “Does this tram go first or the one behind it?” #YarraTrams