Melbourne tram route 24

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
Balwyn North - La Trobe Street West End
C 3010 in La Trobe Street operating a route 24 service to West End, 2013
C3010 tram on La Trobe Street in 2013
Overview
SystemMelbourne tramway network
OperatorYarra Trams
DepotKew
VehicleA class
C class
Began service25 September 1972
Ended service26 July 2014
PredecessorsRoute 48
Route
LocaleMelbourne, Australia
StartBalwyn North
ViaKew East
Kew
Hawthorn
Richmond
East Melbourne
Melbourne CBD (La Trobe St)
EndLa Trobe Street West End
Length12.6 km (7.8 mi)
Service
Journey time50 minutes
OperatesPeak hour only
Zone(s)Myki Zone 1
TimetableRoute 24 timetable
MapRoute 24 map
← Route 19  {{{system_nav}}}  Route 30 →

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]

Map
Route 24
 Balwyn North
Stop 51
 Burke Road
44
 Victoria Park
38
 Kew Junction Route 109
32
 Victoria Gardens
23
 North Richmond station North Richmond station
19
 St Vincent's Plaza Routes 11, 31, 109, 112
12
 Nicholson Street Routes 86, 95, 96, City Circle
10
 Swanston Street Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72
6
 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Central station Routes 19, 57, 59
5
 William Street Flagstaff station Route 55
3
 La Trobe Street Routes 75, 86, 95
1

References
  1. Facts & figures Yarra Trams
  2. History of Melbourne Trams Routes from 1950 to 2009 Archived 26 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine Yarra Trams
  3. Temporary changes to tram services - Flinders Street Overpass Removal Yarra Trams 13 May 2005
  4. Capacity boost for tram passengers Yarra Trams 9 July 2014
  5. Route 24 timetable Public Transport Victoria 18 November 2012
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