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How many of you have ridden a Melbourne tram? Good, good. You’re in the right place then. Right here by Barkers Road and High Street is the Kew Tram Depot. This depot, one of eight in Melbourne, has been a bustling hub of activity since 1915. It’s seen over a century of Melbourne’s history. Imagine the stories these trams could tell. The Kew Tram Depot has seen it all, from the early days of electric trams to the modern fleet we see today.

Now, the Kew Tram Depot might seem like just a place where trams sleep at night. But it plays a vital role in keeping Melbourne moving. This depot houses the trams that service routes 48, 78, and 109, carrying thousands of passengers every day. As of 2019, it housed 62 trams in total: 26 A2 class and 36 C class. Think of that the next time you hop on a tram. You might just be riding a piece of history from the Kew Tram Depot!

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