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'''[[Tram]] route 24''' is a [[public transport]] service in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], which runs from [[La Trobe Street, Melbourne|Latrobe Street]] in the city centre, to [[North Balwyn, Victoria|North Balwyn]]. The route only operates during peak times, on weekdays and shares stops with [[Melbourne tram route 30|route 30]]. Like most tram routes in Melbourne, it falls within [[Metcard]] [[Public transport#Ticket systems|ticketing]] <font color=goldenrod>Zone 1</font>. |
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{{Infobox tram route |
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|number = Route 24 |
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|logo_alt = yarra trams |
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|titlecolor = #ffffff |
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|subheader = [[Balwyn North]] - [[La Trobe Street]] West End |
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|operatorlogo = YarraTramsLogoNew.svg |
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|oplogo_width = 180 |
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|image = C 3010 in La Trobe St on route 24, 2013.JPG |
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|image_alt = C 3010 in La Trobe Street operating a route 24 service to West End, 2013 |
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|caption = [[C-class Melbourne tram|C3010]] tram on [[La Trobe Street]] in 2013 |
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|system = [[Trams in Melbourne|Melbourne tramway network]] |
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|operator = [[Yarra Trams]] |
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|depot = [[Kew tram depot|Kew]] |
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|vehicle = [[A class Melbourne tram|A class]]<br>[[C class Melbourne tram|C class]] |
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|livery = |
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|status = |
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|open = 25 September 1972 |
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|close = 26 July 2014 |
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|predecessors = [[Melbourne tram route 48|Route 48]] |
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|locale = [[Melbourne]], Australia |
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|landmarks = |
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|start = [[Balwyn North]] |
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|via = [[Kew East]]<br>[[Kew, Victoria|Kew]]<br>[[Hawthorn, Victoria|Hawthorn]]<br>[[Richmond, Victoria|Richmond]]<br>[[East Melbourne]]<br>[[Melbourne City Centre|Melbourne CBD]] ([[La Trobe Street|La Trobe St]]) |
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|end = [[La Trobe Street]] West End |
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|length = {{convert|12.6|km|mi|abbr=on}} |
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|compete = |
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|frequency = |
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|time = 50 minutes |
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|day = Peak hour only |
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|zone = [[Myki]] Zone 1 |
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|timetable_link= [https://web.archive.org/web/20120623102657/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/742 Route 24 timetable] |
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|ridership = |
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|fare = |
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|transfers = |
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|map_link = [https://web.archive.org/web/20130519095436/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/maps/metropolitan-trams/view/742 Route 24 map] |
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|previous_line = [[Melbourne tram route 19|Route 19]] |
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|next_line = [[Melbourne tram route 30|Route 30]] |
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|notes = }} |
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'''Melbourne tram route 24''' was operated by [[Yarra Trams]] on the [[Trams in Melbourne|Melbourne tram network]]. It operated from [[Balwyn North]] to [[La Trobe Street]] West End in the [[Melbourne City Centre|Melbourne CBD]]. The 12.6 kilometre route was operated by [[A-class Melbourne tram|A]] and [[C-class Melbourne tram|C]] class trams from [[Kew tram depot|Kew depot]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140529000558/http://www.yarratrams.com.au/about-us/who-we-are/facts-figures/ Facts & figures] Yarra Trams</ref> |
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==Route== |
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There are 51 stops on route 24. |
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Route 24 began operating on 25 September 1972 as a peak hour derivative of [[Melbourne tram route 48|route 48]].<ref>[http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media/43839/tramroutenumbers.pdf History of Melbourne Trams Routes from 1950 to 2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226023218/http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media/43839/tramroutenumbers.pdf |date=26 February 2017 }} Yarra Trams</ref> Between 23 May and 18 November 2005 it was extended via [[Docklands, Victoria|Docklands]] to [[Flinders Street, Melbourne|Flinders Street]] West while the [[Flinders Street, Melbourne#King Street Overpass|King Street Overpass]] was demolished.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050525111100/http://www.yarratrams.com.au/service_changes/current/article.asp?id=97 Temporary changes to tram services - Flinders Street Overpass Removal] Yarra Trams 13 May 2005</ref> |
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Starts at intersection of '''La Trobe and Spencer Streets''' (stop 1), then runs via: |
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The route was discontinued on 26 July 2014 as part of a wider timetable change to the Yarra Trams network.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140726093749/http://www.yarratrams.com.au/media-centre/news/articles/2014/capacity-boost-for-tram-passengers/ Capacity boost for tram passengers] Yarra Trams 9 July 2014</ref> It only operated in peak hours.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120623102657/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/742 Route 24 timetable] Public Transport Victoria 18 November 2012</ref> |
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*'''La Trobe Street''' (stop 1-9) |
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**William Street [[Flagstaff railway station, Melbourne|Flagstaff Station]] (stop 3) |
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**Swanston Street [[Melbourne Central railway station, Melbourne|Melbourne Central Station]] (stop 10) |
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*'''Victoria Parade''' (stop 10 - 20) |
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*'''Barkers Road''' (stop 21 - 27) |
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*'''High Street''' (stop 28 - 43) |
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*'''Doncaster Road''' (stop 44 - 51) |
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==Map== |
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Ends at Doncaster Road, '''North Balwyn''' (stop 51) |
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{{routemap |
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|title=Route 24 |
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\KBHFa yellow\~~ ~~[[Balwyn North]]~~ ~~Stop 51 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[Burke Road]]~~ ~~44 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~Victoria Park~~ ~~38 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[Kew, Victoria|Kew]] Junction <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Route [[Melbourne tram route 109|<span style="color:green;">109</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~32 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre|Victoria Gardens]]~~ ~~23 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[North Richmond railway station|North Richmond station]] <small>''{{fontcolor|blue|[[North Richmond railway station|<span style="color:blue;">North Richmond station</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~19 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[St Vincent's Plaza]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 11|<span style="color:green;">11</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 31|<span style="color:green;">31</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 109|<span style="color:green;">109</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 112|<span style="color:green;">112</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~12 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[Nicholson Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 86|<span style="color:green;">86</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 95|<span style="color:green;">95</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 96|<span style="color:green;">96</span>]], [[City Circle Tram|<span style="color:green;">City Circle</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~10 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[Swanston Street]] <small>'' {{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 1|<span style="color:green;">1</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 3|<span style="color:green;">3</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 5|<span style="color:green;">5</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 6|<span style="color:green;">6</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 8|<span style="color:green;">8</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 16|<span style="color:green;">16</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 64|<span style="color:green;">64</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 67|<span style="color:green;">67</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 72|<span style="color:green;">72</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~6 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[Elizabeth Street, Melbourne|Elizabeth Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|blue|[[Mebourne Central railway station|<span style="color:blue;">Melbourne Central station</span>]]}}''</small> <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 19|<span style="color:green;">19</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 57|<span style="color:green;">57</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 59|<span style="color:green;">59</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~5 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[William Street, Melbourne|William Street]] <small>''{{fontcolor|blue|[[Flagstaff railway station|<span style="color:blue;">Flagstaff station</span>]]}}''</small> <small>''{{fontcolor|green|Route [[Melbourne tram route 55|<span style="color:green;">55</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~3 |
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\BHF yellow\~~ ~~[[La Trobe Street]] <small>'' {{fontcolor|green|Routes [[Melbourne tram route 75|<span style="color:green;">75</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 86|<span style="color:green;">86</span>]], [[Melbourne tram route 95|<span style="color:green;">95</span>]]}}''</small>~~ ~~1 |
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==References== |
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==Maps and timetables== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/timetables/timetable_options.php?type=tram&id=MTM024 Official timetables] |
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*{{commons category-inline}} |
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*[http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/images/uploaded/MEVI_Tm_24-30_DL_RGB.jpg Official route map] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120623102657/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/742 Route 24 map] |
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*[http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/transport_maps/metro_trams_map.php Official tram network map] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130519095436/http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/maps/metropolitan-trams/view/742 Route 24 timetable] |
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{{MelbourneTramNavbox|state=collapsed}} |
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==See also== |
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[[Category:Tram routes in Melbourne|024]] |
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*[[Transportation in Australia]] |
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{{MelbourneTramRoutes}} |
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{{melbourne-stub}} |
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[[Category:Melbourne trams]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 11 September 2023
Route 24 | |||
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Balwyn North - La Trobe Street West End | |||
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C3010 tram on La Trobe Street in 2013 | |||
Übersicht | |||
System | Melbourne tramway network | ||
Operator | Yarra Trams | ||
Depot | Kew | ||
Vehicle | A class C class | ||
Began service | 25 September 1972 | ||
Ended service | 26 July 2014 | ||
Predecessors | Route 48 | ||
Route | |||
Locale | Melbourne, Australia | ||
Start | Balwyn North | ||
Via | Kew East Kew Hawthorn Richmond East Melbourne Melbourne CBD (La Trobe St) | ||
End | La Trobe Street West End | ||
Length | 12.6 km (7.8 mi) | ||
Service | |||
Journey time | 50 minutes | ||
Operates | Peak hour only | ||
Zone(s) | Myki Zone 1 | ||
Timetable | Route 24 timetable | ||
Map | Route 24 map | ||
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Melbourne tram route 24 was operated by Yarra Trams on the Melbourne tram network. It operated from Balwyn North to La Trobe Street West End in the Melbourne CBD. The 12.6 kilometre route was operated by A and C class trams from Kew depot.[1]
Route 24 began operating on 25 September 1972 as a peak hour derivative of route 48.[2] Between 23 May and 18 November 2005 it was extended via Docklands to Flinders Street West while the King Street Overpass was demolished.[3]
The route was discontinued on 26 July 2014 as part of a wider timetable change to the Yarra Trams network.[4] It only operated in peak hours.[5]
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References
[edit]- ^ Facts & figures Yarra Trams
- ^ History of Melbourne Trams Routes from 1950 to 2009 Archived 26 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine Yarra Trams
- ^ Temporary changes to tram services - Flinders Street Overpass Removal Yarra Trams 13 May 2005
- ^ Capacity boost for tram passengers Yarra Trams 9 July 2014
- ^ Route 24 timetable Public Transport Victoria 18 November 2012
External links
[edit]Media related to Melbourne tram route 24 at Wikimedia Commons
- Route 24 map
- Route 24 timetable