Kew tram depot
 Entrance to Kew depot from Barkers Road | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | 61 Barkers Road, Kew |
| Characteristics | |
| Operator | Yarra Trams |
| Roads | 12 (all in sheds) |
| Rolling stock | 36 C-class 23 A2-class |
| Routes served | 48, 109 |
| History | |
| Opened | 8 May 1915 |
Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew, a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.[1]
It is one of 8 depots operated in the Yarra Trams network, and opened on 8 May 1915.[2] It celebrated its 100th anniversary in May 2015.[3]
Layout
The main yard has 12 covered roads. There are two tracks for trams leaving or entering via Barkers Road, and a single track connecting to High Street.[1]
Rolling stock
Kew Depot is home to all 36 C class Citadis trams and 23 A2-class trams, a total of 59.[1]
Routes
References
- ^ a b c "Kew Depot". VICSIG. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ "The early days". Yarra Trams. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
- ^ "Kew Tram Depot celebrates 100 years". Yarra Trams. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Route 48". Yarra Trams. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
- ^ "Route 109". Yarra Trams. Retrieved 7 November 2013.