Melbourne tram route 59
| Route 59 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
B class tram crosses the Flemington Road/Grattan Street intersection, September 2024 | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Melbourne | ||
| Operator | Yarra Trams | ||
| Depot | Essendon | ||
| Vehicle | Z class B class | ||
| Began service | 16 May 1943 | ||
| Route | |||
| Start | Airport West | ||
| Via | Niddrie Essendon Moonee Ponds Junction Ascot Vale Flemington North Melbourne Elizabeth Street | ||
| End | Flinders Street station | ||
| Length | 14.7 kilometres | ||
| Timetable | Route 59 timetable | ||
| Map | Route 59 map | ||
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Melbourne tram route 59 is a tram route on the Melbourne tramway network serving the city of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Operated by Yarra Trams, the route is coloured dark green and extends from Airport West to Flinders Street station over 14.7 kilometre of double track via Niddrie, Essendon, Moonee Ponds Junction, Ascot Vale, Flemington, North Melbourne and Elizabeth Street. It is serviced out of Essendon depot utilising Z and B class trams.