Victrip official transport guide to melbourne and victoria. Conceived as a followup project to the underconstruction metro tunnel, mm2 would link the werribee and mernda suburban rail lines and include stations in the fishermans bend development precinct, at southern cross and at parkville, allowing. This is probably my favourite map of this particular network. Travel on the city circle tram is free, so hop on and off as often as you like. You can get to regent theatre by train, bus or tram. Melbourne train and tram map this map covers the downtown and greater metropolitan area of the city of melbourne. One rule is that diesel locomotives do not enter the loop. Victorian rail network map 2025 transport for victoria.
D e h k p ublish ed yct of m r n, j 2017 gpo box 16 03,m e lb o u rn v ic t a1 a s. Why do melbournes city loop trains change direction in. The city loop originally called the melbourne underground rail loop or murl is a mostlyunderground and partly surfacelevel subway and rail system in the central business district cbd of melbourne, victoria, australia. Operated by metro melbourne, there are seventeen routes radiating to all corners of the suburbs.
Southern cross station, flagstaff closed weekends, melbourne central, parliament and flinders street. It will include new stations and connect major railway lines from the frankston line to the werribee line via melbourne airport. The capital city trail is a shared path for bikes and pedestrians that loops for around around melbourne. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. Regional public transport for victoria network maps vline. I should add that this map is not an exercise in wishful thinking or network proposals. Its the offline tram map in melbourne that will take you where you need to go. As a result, i have released the full pdf here for general use. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to melbourne. This time i am trying something a little bit different a historical map of melbourne s railway lines. Interactive map of melbourne with all popular attractions federation square, eureka tower, st pauls cathedral and more. Below is a list of maps of the different regions within the vline network.
Melbourne city circle tram offline map pdf countriesregions. City loop and flinders street to north melbourne metro trains melbourne. Proceed to the melbourne central station exit on latrobe street and the bus replacement stop is directly in front. There are also a further 19 stations on three heritage, volunteeroperated, tourist railways, which are not a part of the suburban network. The melbourne suburban train network just after the city loop opened in 1981. Turn right and walk 100m to the bus replacement stop. The city loop deserves special mention here because of its divergence from the ptv map. City loop and flinders street to north melbourne metro. Inner melbourne map a comprehensive visitor map of the inner melbourne region featuring key attractions, shopping precincts, cycle routes and public transport. The melbourne railway network consists of 17 railway lines, as well as the central city loop. View or download the victorian train network map pdf 542 kb.
City looper is a simple homescreen widget showing the direction of the 4 city loop lines in melbourne. Metro trains melbourne onboard in city loop newylover. The city loop is a mostlyunderground and partly surfacelevel subway and rail system in the central business district cbd of melbourne, victoria, australia. Melbourne city map pdf 1mb this map shows all major attractions, amenities and public transport in the central city. Metro trains melbourne train routes are deemed essential services and all routes are operating according to normal timetables. If youre visiting melbourne, you might find yourself a little confused by the city loop and its midday aboutface, despite most locals taking the train lines quirks for granted.
The city circle tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central melbourne. Get the free printable map of melbourne printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Melbourne city circle tram offline map in pdf moovit. View or download the melbourne cbd free tram zone map pdf 491 kb. The capital city trail is a bike, walk and running path that winds around the cbd into the northern suburbs and provides connections to some of melbournes most popular locations. Remember to touch on, if youre travelling beyond the free tram zone. Originally referred to as the underground rail loop in melbourne, the city loop is a largely underground, partlyelevated and partlysurface level metro as well as railway transport system located around the central commercial district in the city of melbourne in australia. The city loop is melbourne s underground system, with five stations servicing the central business district. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of february and march. City of city of moreland moo nee valley maribyrn ong city of hobsons bay city of melbourne darebin moreland hobsons bay bayside boroondara glen eira yarra moonee valley maribyrnong stonnington port phillip capital city trail city of melbourne location diagram map scale 1. Public transport, getting here and around, travel information. The map shows what the city s heavy rail network would look like today if no passenger railways had ever been closed down. Melbourne visitor shuttle bus stop train station train route tram route with platform stops tram stop zone this map is not to scale walking time.
Proceed to the melbourne central station exit on latrobe street and. We pay respect to their elders, past and present, and to their cultural and spiritual connections to country. Melbourne rail network pocket map maps by philip mallis. City loop melbourne map, lines, route, hours, tickets. Consider alternative transport while we rectify the. This map shows all metropolitan and regional train stations in victoria. Information leaflets, including an easy to understand map of the city are available on board each city circle tram. For more information about public transport, please visit transport nsw dot info or call 1 3 1 5 0 0. Looking for the nearest stop or station to regent theatre. This is a list of the 218 currently operating suburban railway stations in melbourne, victoria. Melbournes free tram zone dont touch on or off if youre just travelling in the citys free tram zone.
I wonder if melbourne s city loop reflects its unique layout as a city. This map shows all metropolitan and regional train stations in. Onboard comeng set on an epping bound train from melbourne central to parliament on 1632012. A printerfriendly version of this map in pdf format can be downloaded by clicking here. Metro acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the peoples of the kulin nation.
Guide to navigating the city loop public transport users. So on every day of the week and weekend can u catch a train city loop to southern cross station or do u have to go to nth melbourne station and then catch the vline there. Melbournes free tram zone public transport victoria. Trying to figure out the easiest way to get to eye and ear hospital near vic parade. The maps at melbourne central lilydale line still show the healesville. View or download the regional train and coach network map pdf 382 kb regional. Sydney train and ferry map the map covers the metropolitan sydney region of the state of new south wales in eastern australia. Until the current official ptv map, the city loop had always been depicted on official maps with a single line. Photos show disruption caused by city loop construction abc. Major delays significantly longer journey time expected with trains delayed by over 15 minutes. Flagstaff, melbourne central formerly museum and parliament. May 14, 2012 i thought this topic would have been covered before but i cant find anything by doing a search. Passengers can get off the tram and explore the local tourist attractions.
So people can read them perhaps just maybe they think people can catch a train to sss and change. With a population of just over 4 million people, melbourne is australias secondlargest metropolitan area. Suburban rail loop will connect melbourne s middle suburbs to priority growth precincts, and link all victorians to major. It covered much of the modern city of boroondara, including the suburbs of from north to south kew east, camberwell, burwood, ashburton, and malvern east. As the track is used by many commuters to get in and out of the city each day, you will find that there are many train tram stations along the way, which means that you can plan a long or shorter journey along the trail. Find the right bike route for you through melbourne, where weve got 121 cycle routes to explore. Glen waverley line weekday evening peak services and all weekend services operate through the city loop. Melbourne suburban train loop, including 12 new stations. With the electrification of the werribee line in 1983, followed two years later by an extension of the altona line to laverton, and the city loop in full operation by 1985, the last major modernisation of melbourne s train lines in the 20th century was complete. City circle tram, attraction, melbourne, victoria, australia.
The city loop is a great way to get across the melbourne cbd, but it can be frustrating to get down to the platform only to discover the trains are all going the wrong way. At its longest stage, it ran from fairfield station, on what is today the hurstbridge line, to oakleigh station, on the current pakenham and. Suburban rail loop is a new underground rail link connecting melbourne s middle suburbs. Melbourne rail map brisbane rail map adelaide rail map perth rail map canberra rail map. What is today known as the city loop was originally two separate terminus stations called flinders street and spencer street with the underground stations a later addition. View or download the melbourne smartbus network map pdf 454 kb regional victoria train and coach network map. Melbourne train network map public transport victoria. Check out this list of stops closest to your destination. Originally referred to as the underground rail loop in melbourne, the city loop is a largely underground, partlyelevated and partlysurface level metro as well as railway transport system located around the central commercial district in the city of melbourne. Apr 17, 2015 photos held by the public record office victoria show the extent of the disruption to melbourne s cbd caused by the construction of the city loop in the 1970s and 80s. Moovit has an easytodownload melbourne city circle tram map, that serves as your offline melbourne tram map while traveling. This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends.
Flinders street was originally the city terminus for a number of private railways while spencer street was the terminus for government railways. View or download a highcontrast version of the victorian train network map pdf 894 kb. Victorian train network for more public transport information visit ptv. Werribee and williamstown lines weekend services operate via the city loop regional train lines skybus services operate directly between melbourne airport and southern cross station interchange station and customer service hub staffed first to last train. I wonder if melbournes city loop reflects its unique layout as a city or whether a grid system would be better. Melbourne metro 2 mm2 is a proposed extension to the melbourne rail network, consisting of a tunnel from newport to clifton hill via the city centre. On 22 april 2012, a new metro timetable began operation, with a reversed northern. The melbourne metro concept design components shown within this ees map book include. Suburban rail loop is a new underground rail link connecting melbournes middle suburbs. A plan to build a multibilliondollar underground rail loop connecting melbourne s western and eastern suburbs via the airport, and link all major train. Historical melbourne rail map maps by philip mallis. For more information about public transport, please visit. Buses travel the entire loop in about 65 minutes, stopping at major places in kobe, such as kitano, the old foreign settlement, nankinmachi china town, meriken park, and harborland. Most trains operate between the city and a suburban destination via the city loop.
Looking for popular attractions or utilities using your your smartphone or computer. Metro trains melbourne onboard in city loop youtube. I looked into train systems in other major cities and found that most are gridlike, with lines running northsouth and eastwest. I really appreciate it and please let me know if theres any improvements i can make or if theres anything train, tram or bus related. Good service trains are running on time to five minutes. Reflections on melbournes city loop geografia company blog. Zoom in and out for more detail, or print to a3 size. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page.
Mar 25, 2012 onboard comeng set on an epping bound train from melbourne central to parliament on 1632012. Melbournes suburban rail loop to link entire city and. Sydney is australias largest city with a population of almost 4 million, and is the primary port of entry for international visitors. The outer circle was built in 1891 as a steamera suburban railway line, in melbourne, australia. We want to use the train another day to malvern can we get on at parliment station. Minor delays journey time may be increased with trains delayed by between five and 15 minutes, however stay with your planned travel.
For interactive maps of metropolitan melbourne bus routes, search for a stop, address or route number on the home page. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the city circle tram for travel to major attractions, shops and city events. Some useful links zen and the city loop the mysterious world of travel by train under dowtown melbourne. A pdf map of the city circle tram route can also be found below. They did not attempt to show the way that each line interacted with this core part of the network. Are there detailed plans of the city loop tunnels including number of tunnels, different levels, portals etc, available on line any where not just the schematic plan that just shows it as a symetrical loop.
Can you tell me if we could use the city loop trains from southern cross station to parliment station or flinders st station. Train timetable sandringham line metro trains melbourne. There is no need for a timetable, as the tram arrives at designated stops every 12 minutes and runs from 10am to 6pm on weekdays and til. Click to view the full size map showing the current indicative alignment for melbourne metro pdf, 2. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Jun 12, 2014 unseen archival photos of city loop construction show what it might take to build the melbourne rail link. City circle tram free melbourne tram, cbd route map. Look for the signage at tram stops to identify the boundaries of the zone.