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Melbourne Trams Leave Disabled Behind | Melbourne News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Melbourne’s new 25-meter trams are rolling out—but many stops haven’t been upgraded for accessibility, leaving wheelchair users, parents with strollers, and others stranded. Over 30 stops on routes 57 and 59 have been altered to fit the longer trams, yet no level-access platforms are being installed. Victoria missed its 2022 deadline to make all tram stops accessible, and advocates say this systemic neglect is discriminatory and isolating. While some upgrades are happening elsewhere, the gap on these key routes is glaring: only 29% of all tram stops offer level access. The government offers vague reassurances, but no clear explanation for why accessibility wasn’t prioritized alongside the tram rollout. Meanwhile, residents grapple with relocated stops—like one in Flemington—now farther from schools and shops, despite new crossings being added. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/762f4503937d98da