G Class trams

A $1.85 billion program is delivering 100 new G Class trams for Melbourne’s tram network.

Now that extensive testing is complete, the new G Class trams will progressively take passengers on routes 59, 57, 82, 12, 48, and 58 over coming years, as more new trams are delivered and driver training is completed.

How this helps passengers

With space for up to 150 passengers, the new fleet features:

• dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and mobility aids
• a low-floor design for easy boarding
• improved onboard information for passengers
• more doors for easier movement through the tram
• quieter and more energy-efficient motors.

The G Class trams set a new standard for modern public transport and will provide more comfortable and energy-efficient journeys. The new trams will enable some of our longest-serving high-floor trams to be retired, making our public transport network more accessible.

 

Designed with Melburnians, for Melburnians

In an award-winning co-design process, we engaged with hundreds of passengers, accessibility advocates, tram drivers, and technical experts to optimise the design. The result is a modern tram customised and refined for Melbourne's needs.

Read the Conversation Summary outlining what we heard through this engagement, and how the tram’s design was changed in response to feedback.

NGT Conversation Summary of community engagement to inform design
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NGT Conversation Summary of community engagement to inform design
(accessible version)

Supporting local jobs

The project has a 65 per cent local content requirement, supporting up to 1900 local jobs.

As a key part of Melbourne's tram plan, the new fleet will support future network service changes and other improvements to public transport, including service upgrades, which will also support jobs in tram operations.

More information

For more information on the Next Generation Trams project:

Email: [email protected]

Call:   1800 800 007