Re: Track renewal at Epsom Rd, Union Rd corner.

On 07/11/2025 15:59, Mal Rowe wrote:

The tramway tracks near the Union Rd Epsom Rd corner in Melbourne are to be renewed.

Notice attached, and see: https://yarratrams.com.au/projects/tram-network-upgrade-union-and-epsom-roads

This will mark the end of the third track in Union Rd that served to store trams in Epsom Rd for race and showgrounds traffic.

Here are some pics of today's work.

• First pic shows the temporary crossover in Epsom Rd beside Flemington Racecourse.  Buses take passengers from there to the end of route 57 via a circuitous route.
• Second pic looks north across the short branch railway serving Flemington Racecourse and the Showgrounds.  The works at the corner of Epsom Rd and Union Rd are visible in the distance.
• Third pic shows the Acconia team having a smashing time in Union Rd.  The old third track is closer to the camera,
•  in the foreground.  I have been told that this siding will be retained in the new layout, but a bit shorter.  New span poles are visoble.

Mal Rowe - waiting to see.