[TramsDownUnder] Melbourne Metro tunnel and tram loading "Getting the coverage"

On 10/02/2025 14:17, Mark Skinner wrote:

How will the new underground affect that? 

Good question Mark,

A few observations, rather than 'answers'!

• At present, inbound trams on route 58 often have a large number of passengers transfer to the train at South Yarra - that gives them a faster arrival in the CBD and unless they want to go up William St drops them closer to their destination.  On the other hand if they want to get to Melbourne University or the Hospital precinct they would be likely to stay on the tram.
• Once Anzac station opens similar options will arise for the St Kilda Rd routes.  
• If passengers are aiming for the centre of the city, they will probably find the tram quick enough and avoid changing mode.  They would avoid going down to the tunnel and back up again in the city.
  
• However, if they are heading to the University / Hospital precinct it will probably be worth changing mode and going to Parkville station ... if they can be bothered.
• I can't see any likely impact on route 57 - there is no easy connection between that route and Arden station.

Mal Rowe who reckons that the only traffic generator for Arden when it first opens will be tram and train buffs going to the Public Records Office of Victoria.